Several books by Painted Words illustrators were selected as 2026 CCBC Choices, the best-of-the-year list created by librarians at the Cooperative Children’s Book Center at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Lady of the Lines, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri (Calkins Creek/Astra) included in the “Historical People, Places, and Events” category
Not Like Everyday, illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard (Random House) included in the “Contemporary People, Places, and Issues” category
How Sweet the Sound, illustrated by Charly Palmer (Little Brown) included in “The Arts” category
A Song For Two Homes, illustrated by Charly Palmer (Random House Studio) included in the “Picture Books” category
Congratulations to Elisa, Gabrielle, and Charly!
See the full list here.