Paletero Man (HarperCollins), written by Lucky Diaz and illustrated by Micah Player is on Publishers Weekly New and Noteworthy List for June. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly says “Player adds dynamic spreads in bright hues that often illuminate the untranslated Spanish.” See the full list of New and Noteworthy books for June here
Nadya Bonten-Slenders was chosen from the more than two hundred Dutch and Belgian entries, as one of the winners of the 2021 Picture This competition. You can see her beautiful illustrations, along with the other winners here. Picture this! is an initiative of Lemniscaat Publishers (NL) and the International Centre for the Picture Book in Society (GB). The competition is supported by Protea (ZA), Walker Books (GB), the Burg Wissem Bilderbuch Museum (DE), Kaléidoscope (FR), Lemniscaat Publishers (NL) and the International Centre for the Picture Book in Society (GB). Congratulations Nadya!
2020 Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor book Sharuko (Lee & Low) by Monica Brown, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri has been named to Horn Book Magazine’s 2021 Summer Reading list. See the complete list here Get the book here
Paletero Man (HarperCollins) by Lucky Diaz, illustrated by Micah Player has received a 3rd starred review, this time from Publishers Weekly. It has also received stars from Kirkus and School Library Journal. PW says Player adds dynamic spreads in bright hues that often illuminate the untranslated Spanish. A wonderfully executed treat of a book with a sweet community focus. Read the full review here Get the book here
Federico and the Wolf (HMH) by Rebecca Gomez, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri continues to receive accolades. It is on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award List for 2020-2021, as well as the Pennsylvania Young Readers’ Choice Award List and is a Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Recommended Title. Congratulations Elisa!
Brittany Jackson has illustrated new middle grade novel from NBA superstar and New York Times bestselling author LeBron James and Andrea Williams! We are Family (HarperCollins) is inspiring, original middle grade story from NBA superstar LeBron James and Andrea Williams that channels the many relatable challenges so many young kids face. The book will be on sale August 31, 2021. See more about the book here
