In this way-blazing biographical picture book, watercolor and gouache illustrations track the trail of Cecilia Payne, a renowned astronomer who overcame sexism and self-doubt to succeed. Cecilia knew she was a scientist early on,... Read More

A charming retelling of a Persian folklore tale, this picture book adds a personal touch to the arrival of spring. Nane Sarma—a personification of winter—awaits her old friend Uncle Nowruz (“Nowruz” meaning “new day” and... Read More

This heartfelt biographical picture book exemplifies art as a form of resistance. The life of Marie Procai—a Ukrainian immigrant, renowned folk artist, mother, and cornerstone of Ukrainian cultural heritage—is detailed in intricate... Read More

Enchanting and poetic, this picture book suggests a new way to look at rainy days. A lonely girl is caught in the rain on her way home; she rushes inside, but the rain searches for her. The rain is rebuffed at every turn—until it finds... Read More

The pulse-pounding first installment in Elizabeth May’s dark new series, "The Wolf and the Crown of Blood" includes bloody rebellion, crackling tension, and not a hero in sight. Three centuries ago, the gods were at war with the... Read More

Colorful illustrations with an eye for thoughtful details depict a legacy of love in this picture book that tracks a Jewish family through the generations as each welcomes a new baby. Chock full of Yiddish words and phrases (with a... Read More

The smallest boar piglet of his bunch has a big adventure in this heartwarming tale about friendship, family, and finding your way home. Hogbert follows his snout down a trail of cherries, winding up lost in the woods. Red, a squirrel,... Read More

In the big city where Lisa lives, all she hears is silence, and all she sees are people on their phones. Wanting to help people see beauty again, she sets off through the countryside, through a forest, through a labyrinth, to the sea,... Read More