Happy Book Birthday to The Story of You (Boyds Mills Press) by Lisa Ann Scott, illustrated by Sue Cornelison has been released. This dynamic picture book for readers of all ages features lush illustrations that bring universal situations to light, including ways to be brave, bold, and kind, as well as knowing when you’ve made a mistake. Congratulations Sue! Get the book here
The King of Ragtime (Simon & Schuster) by Stephen Costanza and Carla and the Christmas Cornbread (Simon & Schuster) by Carla Hall, illustrated by Cherise Harris have both been included in Publishers Weekly’s Holiday Gift Guide. See the full list here Get King of Ragtime here Pre order Carla and the Christmas Cornbread (coming Nov. 2) here
Tiny Barbarian (HarperCollins) by Ame Dyckman, illustrated by Ashley Spires has been included on Today.com’s list of best gifts for 4 year olds in 2021. See the complete list here Get the book here
My Hands Sing the Blues (Two Lions) by Jeanne Walker Harvey, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon is featured in a video series for young learners called Stamp Stories, as part of an upcoming collaboration planned with the Smithsonian Art Museum on the subject of Romare Beardon. See the video here Get the book here
Over, Bear! Under, Where? (Philomel Books) by Julie Hedlund, illustrated by Michael Slack, has been included on Today.com’s list of best toys for 2 year olds for 2021. See the full list here Get the book here
Because of You, John Lewis (Scholastic) by Andrea Davis Pinkney and illustrated by Keith Henry Brown is a Junior Library Guild selection. The book tells the inspiring story of the friendship between Congressman John Lewis and ten-year-old activist Tybre Faw. The book will be published in March 2022. Pre Order Because of You, John Lewis here
