Four Painted Words Artists have books on the 2023 ALSC Notable Books List! They are: Standing in the Need of a Prayer (Crown) by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Frank Morrison Killer Underwear Invasion! (Chronicle) by Elise Gravel Ivaliz Explains it All (Random House) by Andrea Beatriz Arango, illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez Everything in its Place (Doubleday) by Pauline David-Sax, illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow See the Complete List here
Ivaliz Explains it All (Random House) by Andrea Beatriz Arango, illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez has been named a Newbery Honor book! In this timely and moving illustrated novel in verse, a preteen girl navigates seventh grade while facing mental health challenges. A hopeful, poetic story about learning to advocate for the help and understanding you deserve. Get the book here
Standing in the Need of a Prayer (Crown) by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Frank Morrison has won the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award! This stunning and deeply moving picture book based on the popular spiritual from an award-winning author and critically acclaimed illustrator. The classic lyrics have been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American history. Congratulations Frank! Get the book here
The Northern Lights Book Awards have been announced, and three Painted Words artists are on the list. Our World is a Family (Sourcebooks Explore) by Miry Whitehill and Jennifer Jackson, illustrated by Nomar Perez is the winner of the Picture Book Non-Fiction category. Playtime for Restless Rascals (Sourcebook Jabberwocky) by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon is the winner of the Family Category, and A Prayer for Our Country (Zonderkidz) by Senate Chaplain Barry Black, illustrated by Kim Holt is the winner of the Religious/Spiritual category. See the full list here
All Aboard the Schooltrain: A Little Story from the Great Migration (Scholastic) by Glenda Armand, illustrated by Keisha Morris has received starred reviews from Kirkus, Booklist and Publishers Weekly. Here’s what they said: * “A vivid evocation of place and era rolling solidly on a bed of timeless values.” ― Kirkus Reviews, starred review * “A child-friendly picture book introducing the Great Migration.” ― Booklist, starred review * “Lends the meandering feel of family stories to this portrait of a historical moment.” ― Publishers Weekly, starred review Congratulations Keisha! Get the book here
