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Night Walk

by Danielle Ballantyne

A grandfather takes his grandson on a nighttime walk to honor his late grandmother in this ethereal picture book about grief and remembrance. With their orange and yellow hats and red backpacks, a grandfather and his grandson set out... Read More

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Marcel with a Splash

by Danielle Ballantyne

Inspired by Julia Sørensen’s experiences as the mother of a child with Down syndrome, this heartfelt picture book addresses the difficulties and celebrates the joys of raising children with special needs. Marcel’s parents are both... Read More

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Immemorial

by Rebecca Foster

In her outstanding book-length essay "Immemorial", Lauren Markham compares language, memorials, and rituals as strategies for coping with climate anxiety and grief. Monuments to famous men are passé, the work insists; instead, it is... Read More

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