The life of Mary Myers takes flight in this captivating biographical picture book about a barrier-busting woman scientist. Mary Myers—who later took on the name Carlotta—was a pioneer in aeronautics, though her contributions have... Read More

A resourceful girl imparts a history lesson and a message on sustainability in this period picture book. It’s the late 1930s—and Nancy Bess’s turn to choose the patterned flour sack. Once the daisy-printed sack is empty, it becomes... Read More

This humorous story demonstrates the value of a best friend—or two. A squirrel out for a summer walk stumbles on a shy mushroom, Pock; he decides Pock will be the best friend he’s always wanted. “You can have lots of friends. But a... Read More

Contrasting color palettes depict parallel stories in this picturesque tale. Dan owns a café in a seaside town; he only travels through the stories of his customers. Aki is a sailor whose only home is the sea, but he finds companionship... Read More

An origin story for the Pansy Project, a movement that plants pansies at sites of homophobic acts around the world, this picture book follows an unnamed boy as he struggles through and rises above homophobic bullying. The gentle boy... Read More

Gold leaf and painterly illustrations with saturated colors are used to follow the life of Rumi, the renowned poet and scholar born in Iran in 1207. Herein, Rumi is imagined as a boy who delights in feeding the birds; a young adult... Read More

A little boy approaches a group of older boys on bicycles, eager to join them on their ride, but his older brother tells him he is too slow. Determined to prove him wrong, the little boy sets out after the group, but he cannot keep up,... Read More

Gauzy illustrations complement the fairy-tale feel of this picture book about the magical power of friendship. After moving to a new town, Marvin is lonely. When he receives a fortune from a carnival game that his wish will come true, he... Read More