Behind the Book: Kozo the Sparrow
The enchanting tale of Kozo the Sparrow is a heartfelt story of a young boy and a baby bird, crafted by the renowned Caldecott medalist, Allen Say. This book is based on an actual incident from Say’s childhood in post World War II Japan and it beautifully explores themes of bullying, empathy, and the profound connection between humans and animals.
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Behind The Book: That Flag by Tameka Fryer Brown and Nikkolas Smith
An affecting picture book from Tameka Fryer Brown and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Nikkolas Smith (The 1619 Project: Born on the Water) that challenges the meaning behind the still-waving Confederate flag through the friendship of two young girls who...
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Creators in Conversation: Michelle Sterling and Sarah Gonzales
Maribel's Year is a goregous new picture book about a Fillpina girl in America experiencing the four seasons for the first time while she thinks about her papa, who is miles away in the Philippines. Author Michelle Sterling sat down...
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