Several Painted Words artists are represented in the Kid’s Book Choice Awards nominations! Initial voting is open for the Children’s Book Council’s 2021 Kids Book Choice Awards! Kids ages 3-18 can vote for the nominated Painted Words titles below in their respective categories here.
This round of voting, concluding on September 8th, will determine finalists for each category,with the ultimate round of voting occurring from late-September to November 14th.
Best Picture Book Duo
Respect (Simon & Schuster) by Carol Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Frank Morrison
I Got the School Spirit (Bloomsbury) by Connie Schofield-Morrison, illustrated by Frank Morrison
Favorite Early Reader Series
Arlo & Pips (HarperCollins) by Elise Gravel
Favorite Picture Book Page
Above the Rim (Abrams) illustrated by Frank Morrison
Bedtime for Sweet Creatures (Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky) by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon
For Beautiful Black Boys (Flyaway Books) by Michael W. Waters, illustrated by Keisha Morris
Just Like Me (Penguin Random House) by Vanessa Brantley Newton
Favorite Characters
Bedtime for Sweet Creatures (Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky) by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon
For Beautiful Black Boys (Flyaway Books) by Michael W. Waters, illustrated by Keisha Morris
I Got the School Spirit (Bloomsbury) by Connie Schofield-Morrison, illustrated by Frank Morrison