Author Mitali Perkins has been nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world's largest award for children's and young adult literature. Created by the Swedish government, this award recognizes those who continue to work in beloved author Astrid Lindgren's spirit: with imagination, bravery, respect and empathy, and maintaining the highest level of artistic excellence.
In the News
Tune in to the Library of Congress! Award-winning author Traci Sorell chats with National Ambassador of Young People's Literature Meg Medina about her books and the importance of writing for Native kids.
Tune in to the Children's Book Podcast by Matthew Winner for a fantastic interview with the co-editors of No World Too Big! Keila V. Dawson, Lindsay H. Metcalf, and Jeanette Bradley discuss climate change and the young activists who inspired this anthology of poems.
Top Picks this Season
Glowing Reviews for New Books...
On Powwow Day
This board book adaptation of Traci Sorell's (Cherokee) award-winning picture book Powwow Day celebrates the sights and sounds that make a powwow special, with a clever counting concept and luminous art by Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw).
★ "This delightful picture book allows Indigenous children to connect with and feel pride in the abundance of powwow participation, and gives all readers a great counting book full of cultural imagery."
—School Library Journal, starred review
Adela's Mariachi Band
Adela loves everything about her family's mariachi band—and she wants to join them on stage so much. With a little help from her family, can she find her own way to contribute to the show?
★ "Culture and tradition take center stage . . . an affirming reminder that age and size needn't be a barrier to following a passion."
—Shelf Awareness, starred review
How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up
Loving robots? Easy. Telling your grown-up about how much you love robots? Easier than you think! Packed with information about how robots work, this funny and brightly illustrated nonfiction title also passes on pro tips about the skill of teaching, empowering kids to explain their favorite STEM topics to any grown-up who will listen.
★ "A fantastic resource for introducing children to robotics.
This book educates and inspires."
—School Library Journal, starred review
Kindred Spirits:
Shilombish Ittibachvffa
A nonfiction picture book about the inspiring true pay-it-forward story that bridges two continents, 175 years, and two events in history—connecting Ireland, Choctaw Nation, Navajo Nation, and the Hopi Tribe.
★ "A richly detailed, phenomenally told true story about paying it forward through history."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ ". . . a moving, uplifting picture book about the power of empathy."
—Shelf Awareness, starred review
Clack, Clack! Smack!
Vann wants to be a star player, but he's not as fast as his friend Jesse; a game of traditional Cherokee stickball creates a moment of growth as he understands there's more than one way to be a good teammate.
★ "Stand and cheer for this fast-paced tale of sportsmanship and community."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "Teamwork makes the dream work in this stickball-centered picture book"
—Publishers Weekly, starred review