Minty, born enslaved in 1822, is impossible to contain: “she / is soil, seed, root, tree, / stem, flower, air, breeze, / stream, river, waves, sea, / Sun, moon, a planetary jubilee.” As a child, she has visions of the Promised Land;... Read More
Intricate illustrations reminiscent of the I Spy book series open up the world of Emmie the mouse, an avid inventor who lives in a dollhouse-cum-Rube Goldberg machine in a cluttered attic. Everything is just the way she likes it—until... Read More
An explorer and a robot crash in an ancient forest on an unexplored planet, but their heartwarming story is but one stitch in the great quilt of time and space that connects and envelops us all. The intricate illustrations nod to classic... Read More
A surreal neon dream, this picture book is an ode to the sea, to connection, and to weathering the storm. Neon pinks, yellows, greens, and blues leap out from dark backdrops, depicting the lighthouse keeper’s ever-growing beard of... Read More
Cultures and generations combine to enrich one another in this tender picture book that addresses the anxieties and challenges of caring for an aging relative with grace. Tali loves spending time at her grandma’s house preparing the... Read More
With a palette plucked from nature, this educational picture book spins the tale of an unsung hero of WWII. A naturalist from a young age, Nan Songer was always fascinated by bugs. When she learned that spider silk could be sold to... Read More
2024 HONORABLE Mention for Picture Books, Early Reader