School Library Journal joins Kirkus and Publishers Weekly in giving a starred review to Summer Is Here (Bloomsbury) by Renee Watson, illustrated by Bea Jackson. The review says: “The stunning combination of Watson’s poetic text with Jackson’s delightful illustrations make this an ideal selection for both group read-alouds and one-on-one sharing.” See the full review here Get the book here
When I Hear Spirituals (Holiday House) by Cheryl Hudson, illustrated by London Ladd, has been named a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. The book will be published January 7, 2025. Pre order it here
You So Black (Simon & Schuster) by Theresa Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D, illustrated by London Ladd has been awarded an Honorable Mention by 3×3 and will be listed in the 3×3 Illustration Annual No 21 printed book, eBook and on their website. Congratulations London!
School Library Journal has given a starred review to Navya Sings for Navarathri (HarperCollins) by Lakshmi Thamizhmani, illustrated by Avani Dwivedi. The verdict for the review is: “Emphatically recommended. Readers will fall in love with Navya and her family. The book will be published August 20, 2024. Pre order it here See the full review here
Once Upon a Sari (Tundra Books) by Zenia Wadhwani, illustrated by Avani Dwivedi was recently featured on CTV Your Morning in a spot about books for and celebrating mothers. Special mention was made about the beautiful illustrations! Congratulations Avani! Get the book here See the clip here
I Ship: A Container Ship’s Colossal Journey (Lerner) by Kelly Rice Schmitt, illustrated by Jam Dong has won A Crystal Kite Award. The Crystal Kite is awarded by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. The award winners are chosen by other children’s book writers and illustrators, making them the only peer-given awards in publishing for young readers. See the full list of winners here Get the book here Congratulations Jam!
