Chronicle Books | 978-1797202761 I have admired author Kate Hoefler‘s picture books for some time now. Her newest, COURAGE HATS, illustrated by Jessixa Bagley is a beautifully layered look at the ways in which expectations – our own and those of others – change when we’re willing to start small, take one step in a chosen direction,… Read more »
Candlewick Press | 978-1536211290 The face of homeless women is our face. She is our mother, our sister, our daughter and she deserves more than three hots and a cot as the saying goes. — Kip Tiernan As a young child growing up in her granny’s house, Kip Tiernan “learned to be generous and to… Read more »
Cameron Kids | 978-1951836207 It’s noisy – too noisy – where Owl lives at the “top of the oak, near the clearing.” He has a problem and an idea about how to solve it. He’ll write a letter to the owners of Pine: A Bookshop: Dear Sirs: I received your marvelous catalog in the mail… Read more »
Levine Querido | 978-1646140985 Earlier this month, the wonderful Tucson Festival of Books returned after a two year hiatus. It’s one of my favorite book events because I get to spend the entire weekend hearing wonderful authors share about their process, books, and upcoming projects. Even better, I’m sometimes introduced to authors and illustrators… Read more »
Dial Books | 978-0525554165 Lubna’s best friend is a pebble. She found Pebble on the beach the night they arrived. When she awoke the next morning, surrounded by a World of Tents, Lubna trusted that Pebble and Daddy would keep her safe. And they did. Lubna told Pebble everything. About her brothers. About home…. Read more »
Katherine Tegen Books | 978-0063056282 At night, Nigel is many things. An astronaut. A dancer. A superhero. His dreams shine brighter than the moon and stars. “But even with dreams so bright, he isn’t ready for the world to see.” CLICK TO ENLARGE © illustration by Gracey Zhang It’s career week at school, and… Read more »
Neal Porter Books | 978-0823443253 As you might guess from the title, LET ME FIX YOU A PLATE: A Tale of Two Kitchens is a wonderfully rich and affectionate tale of family, food, and celebration. The story begins… “Once a year, on a Friday night, my family leaves the city and drives for hours and… Read more »
