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. Read the article here Get the book here
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 Pre order the book here
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.” See the full review here Abuela’s Super Capa will be published January 17, 2023. Pre order it here
Jump In! (Bloomsbury) by Shadra Strickland is on Kirkus’s list of 40 Most Anticipated Books of 2023. In a starred review, Kirkus calls Jump In! “A moving grooving snapshot of urban life where kids create the fun and beckon everybody in.” Jump In! comes out January 31, 2023. Pre order the book here See the full list of Kirkus’s 40 Most Anticipated Books 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”. See the full list here Get the book here
