Author Hilary Horder Hippely's title earned the annual award given for outstanding writing in a picture book.
The Library of Congress ambassadorship will celebrate the power of picture books.
Celebrating history shapers like John Lewis and Mae Jemison and lesser-known individuals with comparable impact, such as playwrights August Wilson and Lorraine Hansberry, and engineer Raye Montague, these 28 titles share the lives, struggles, and triumphs of notable Black Americans.
Young readers of all ages can enjoy the various activities involved with Lunar New Year as they read these titles.
Travis Jonker makes the case for moving on from Randolph Caldecott and giving the Pinkney Medal to the illustrator of the most distinguished picture book of the year.
Picture book series that help readers consider their place in the world.
Kwanzaa is an African American and pan-African holiday that celebrates family, community, and culture. These board books, picture books, and audiobooks will help young children learn more about it and get into the spirit of the holiday.
SLJ will reveal the 193 titles selected for this year's Best Books list starting November 19 and culminating November 25 with a live webcast.
Family members who collaborate talk about the dynamics (and ground rules) of their creative partnerships.
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