In a review of A Crown for Corina (Little Brown) by Laekan Zea Kemp, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri, Publishers Weekly says “Highlighting seasonal cycles and the natural passage of time, it’s a lushly told story that emphasizes the role of the past in the present and future: when Corina asks Abuela why their family wears crowns, she replies that “when we place la corona on our head, we become its roots, reaching back through time to hold on to the things that matter.”

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Everything in its Place (DoubleDay) by Pauline David-Sax, illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow was featured recently in a New York Times article on the appeal and importance of endpapers in picture books.

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A Crown for Corina (Little, Brown) by Laekan Zea Kemp, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri will be published February 3, 2023 and is already getting noticed.

In a starred review, School Library Journal says “Lush watercolor illustrations showcase Abuela’s garden and the joy that is bursting inside of Corina. Colorful and vivid spreads welcome readers to the garden and the celebrations, sharing the beauty of Corina’s world and the love shared with family and friends.” See the full review here

Kirkus says “Lush botanical illustrations are paired with a timeless message about the importance of family. Corina’s memories of time spent with loved ones are set against a rich garden tapestry of vibrant colors, enhancing this sincere story.” See the full review here

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School Library Journal has given a starred review to Abuela’s Super Capa (HarperCollins) by Ana Siqueira, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri.

“Bursting with color, this vibrant picture book conveys the special and fun relationship between a grandmother and her grandson, with a darkness falling over the family as Abuela falls ill, and an explosion of color returning as Luis realizes that although things may be different, they can still have fun.”

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Abuela’s Super Capa will be published January 17, 2023. Pre order it here

In a review of My Red, White, and Blue (Philomel) by Alana Tyson, illustrated by London Ladd, Publishers Weekly says “Ladd’s acrylic, colored pencil, and paper illustrations create multidimensional spreads depicting the enslavement of Black people, the Civil War, Jim Crow–era segregation, and more recent events, such as a Black Lives Matter protest and Colin Kaepernick taking a knee.”

My Red, White, and Blue will be published January 17, 2023. Pre order it here

Country Living features Bright Winter Night (Two Lions) by Alli Brydon, illustrated by Ashling Lindsay on its list of “50 Best Christmas Books for Kids That’ll Put Them in the Christmas Spirit”.

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Dinosaurs on Kitten Island (Dial) by Michael Slack has been included in BookTrust’s Great Books Guide for 2022 for 4 to 5 year olds. BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. Each year they reach millions of children across the UK with books, resources and support to help develop a love of reading.

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Our Beautiful Colors (Golden Books) by Nikki Shannon Smith, illustrated by Bea Jackson, is an Amazon Editors pick of the month for ages 3-5. The book will be released December 6, 2022.

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Kirkus has given My Red, White, and Blue (Philomel) by Alana Tyson, illustrated by London Ladd, a glowing review and says “Ladd’s bold, painterly illustrations, crafted with acrylics, textured cut paper, tissue paper, and colored pencil, illuminate and expand the ideas in the text.”

My Red, White, and Blue will be published January 17, 2023.

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