picture book authors and illustrators: N to Z
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“Na’s whimsical illustrations vibrantly convey the cacophony present in many Cage compositions. Employing a vocabulary of images (squiggles, slashes, lines) representing sounds and emotions identified on the endpapers, Na clearly represents the unique and experimental nature of Cage’s work. Many scenes portray cityscapes and crowded concert halls. Blues and grays predominate, although Na effectively uses explosions of intense color to represent some sounds.” (Booklist, starred review)
“A quiet yet masterfully rendered reminder that decency is always worth the hassle.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) • “A marvelous English-language debut in an emotionally urgent story … a moving work about a small, essential act of kindness.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
Hoon’s baby sister Binna is about to turn one year old, which means it’s time to celebrate her doljabi—the Korean first birthday tradition where a child chooses an object that will determine their future. Each member of the family hopes for Binna to pick a different object. Can Hoon influence her to pick the right item? And what will happen if she chooses a different one instead?
“A deeply personal note reveals the author-illustrator’s direct connections to Yumi’s experience and solidifies this emotional journey as an authentic and empathetic representation of chronic illness and disability for any childhood collection.” (Booklist, starred review)
Winner, Little Brown New Voices, New World Multicultural Fiction Contest; Smithsonian Notable Book; Notable Children’s Trade Book in Social Studies; Horn Book Magazine Best Holiday Book
Parents Choice Gold Award; “This is an important story, full of drama and emotion and it is here given its proper recognition and tribute in both words and glorious art. Perhaps it will encourage other grandparents to share their family history as well. Masterful.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“Wang has crafted a lyrical gem of a story. Adopting a child’s perspective, the author manages to make topics such as warfare and loss of one’s home comprehensible to a young audience, while Cha’s bold strokes and splashes of color convey movement and enhance the emotional weight of the subject.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review); Freeman Book Award winner, Jane Addams Book Award finalist, The Horn Book starred review, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection; 2024 Best Lists: School Library Journal, The Horn Book, Junior Library Guild, National Public Radio’s LAist, and Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature
Two-List Thanksgiving celebrates the beauty of blending traditions of all family backgrounds to create a truly multicultural holiday celebration. “A must-have for libraries serving Korean American communities, and a heartfelt addition to any library seeking to broaden its Thanksgiving collection.” (School Library Journal)
Poems about things we love to eat from A to Z, by diverse, established and new voices: Gail Aldous, Rebecca Balcárcel, David Bowles, Sandy Brehl, Carol Bullman, Yangsook Choi, Kelly Conroy, Nicola Davies, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Linda A. Dryfhout, Theresa Gaughan, Mary Lee Hahn, Georgia Heard, George Ella Lyon, JoAnn Early Macken, Elisabeth Norton, Lisa Varchol Perron, Jama Kim Rattigan, Joan Riordan, Pamela Ross, Donna JT Smith, April Halprin Wayland, Vicki Wilke, Janet Wong, Jacqueline Woodson, and Sarah Ziman.
Appa is coming home tomorrow after a long time away, and sisters Haejin and Hanna want to make something very special to greet his return. They spend the day preparing their favorite treat―hotteok, a brown-sugar-filled Korean pancake. But when their batter is ruined, how will they make something special for tomorrow?
Boston Globe Horn Book Honor • “Ode to a Bad Day is wholly relatable and highly engaging, with lively, rolling poetry and rich, charming illustrations. No matter what kind of day it has been, don’t be surprised if young readers want to read this book over and over.” (Book Page)
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