Illustrator Janina Gaudin, also known as Miss Diabetes, reflects on her own journey with type 1 diabetes which began with a self-diagnosis when she read one of the famous books from the Babysitters Club series. She's added her artistic talents to the upcoming picture book biography, It Belongs to the World: Frederick Banting and the Discovery of Insulin written with Lisa Katzenberger.
Anita Yasuda’s evocative picture book biography about Junko Tabei, the first woman to summit Everest, is equal parts grit and grace. Dazzlingly illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Yuko Shimizu.
Read on to learn more about this title, how to use picture book biographies in your classroom, and other quality picture book biographies to share with your readers.
Ancestory is a captivating nonfiction picture book about the roots of human creativity and storytelling. With its stunning artwork and meticulous research, this book takes readers on a global journey, exploring the mysterious art our ancestors left behind on cave walls. Ancestory is a cross-curricular text combining art and history in a unique way, making it an invaluable addition to any collection.
Read on to hear about some amazing new books for children and teens hitting shelves on April 11! This striking nonfiction picture book investigates who created ancient wall art that’s been discovered around the world, and why—the exact answers may...
