In its review of Off to See the Sea (Source Books) written by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon, Publishers Weekly says Bath time becomes an opportunity for adventure and make-believe in this book by collaborators Grimes and Zunon (Bedtime for Sweet Creatures). Off to See the Sea will be published January 12, 2021.
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King of Kindergarten (Penguin Random House) illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton and Parker Looks Up, (Aladdin) and Hair Like Mine (G Publishing) both illustrated by Brittany Jackson, are featured on Woman’s Day list of 20 Children’s Books by Black Authors that Every Family Should Own.
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The accolades keep coming in for Friday Night Wrestlefest, (Roaring Brook Press) written by J. F. Fox and illustrated by Micah Player. Parent Magazine has included the book on it’s list of the 30 Best Children’s Books of 2020! Congratulations Jennifer and Micah!
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The Evanston Public Library has included Friday Night Wrestlefest (Roaring Brook Press) written by J.F. Fox and illustrated by Micah Player on its 202o list of 101 Great Books for Kids.
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The Library Book (Pajama Press) written by Bahram Rahman and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard is featured in the New York Times Book Review article 8 Picture Books About Books.
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riday Night Wrestle Fest (Roaring Brook Press) written by J.F. Fox and illustrated by Micah Player, Nugget and Fang Go to School (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) written by Tami Sauer and illustrated by Michael Slack and Everybody Says Meow (HarperCollins) written and illustrated by Constance Lombardo are included on the 2021 Redbud Read-Aoud Award Master List. Congratulations Micah, Michael and Constance!
Sharuko:el arqueologo Peruano Julio C. Tello/Peruvian Archeologist Julio C. Tello (Lee & Low) written by Monica Brown and illustrated by Elisa Chavarri and The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver (HarperCollins) written by Gene Barretta and illustrated by Frank Morrison are both included on the 2021-2022 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List, one of the most distinguished children’s literature lists in the country. Congratulations, Gene, Frank and Elisa!
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or Beautiful Boys Who Believe in a Better World (Flyaway Books) written by Michael W. Waters and illustrated by Keisha Morris, has won the 2020 Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice. Publishers Weekly says the book serves as a starting point for facilitating discussions about racism and violence against Black people. Congratulations Keisha!
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Where Are You From? (HarperCollins) written by Yamille Saied Mendez and illustrated by Jaime Kim is featured on Book Riot’s list of 14 Children’s Books about Race and Racial Diversity. Book Riot says “Anyone who has been asked no, where are you really from, will appreciate this beautiful book.
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The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver and Muhammad Ali: A Champion is Born both written by Gene Barretta and illustrated by Frank Morrison and The Youngest Marcher, written by Cynthia Levinson and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton are featured in Book Riot’s list of 52 Incredible Picture Book Biographies of Black Beople Creating and Leading.
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