When Alexander Graced the Table, illustrated by Frank Morrison, has received Starred Review from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus. The book is written by award–winning chef Alexander Smalls and Denene Millner, and published by Denene Millner Books. Publishers Weekly writes, “The texture of Morrison’s vibrant oil on illustration board art shapes a vibrant visual narrative of food preparation, enjoyment, and familial support.” Kirkus says, “The joy of cooking—and family—brought to brilliant life.” Congratulations Frank!
School Library Journal praised Elizabeth Zunon’s new author-illustrated book, Through Sand and Salt, writing in its review, “This beautifully written, vibrantly illustrated book would be a solid choice for sharing the culture and life experiences of desert dwellers, whether as windows or mirrors.” Through Sand and Salt was published by Bloomsbury earlier this month. Congratulations Liz! Read the full review here.
Peaches, illustrated by Kim Holt and published by Abrams Books, has won a 2024 Northern Lights Book Award in the Food Category! The Northern Lights Book Awards honor books that ” will leave a lasting impression, stories that will resonate with the reader not only now but in years to come,” according to their website. You can see all the winners here. Peaches also earned recognition from the Endies Endpaper Award, a list published by School Library Journal, for “Tastiest” endpapers. Congratulations Kim!
The 2025 Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards, which honors books with intersectional protagonists, included books illustrated by two Painted Words’ artists: A Kurta to Remember, illustrated by Avani Dwivedi (Sleeping Bear Press) made the on Longlist, and A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story, illustrated by London Ladd (Philomel), was included on the list of Commended Titles. Congratulations Avani and London! You can learn more about the Awards and the honorees here.
After ten weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography, has hit #1! Congratulations to the book’s illustrator, Elisa Chavarri!