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An Important Chair Cares for Two Special People in a Poignant New Picture Book From Rebecca Thomas

Inspired by her own upbringing, and particularly by a profound love for her grandfather, Rebecca Thomas has distilled the poignant details of this relationship into a moving picture book that captures ...

Shenaaz Nanji's Latest Addition to the Alina Series Explores the Beauty in Connecting Different Cultures and Communities

With over a dozen books for children published and admired internationally, Shenaaz Nanji is an author who has found a distinct way to capture the minds of young readers with her imaginative and poignant ...

Young Detective Elodie LaRue Hunts for Missing Jewels in Mystery at the Biltmore

With a sterling track record in both writing for young people, and illustrating beloved picturebooks, author Colleen Nelson and illustrator Peggy Collins know how to tell page-turning stories that ...

Music and Friendship are at the Heart of an Uplifting Middle Grade Novel from Jean Mills

Along with being a prize-winning author, Jean Mills is also a musician and music lover who has found a wonderful way to tie that passion into her latest middle-grade novel. This new book, After the ...

Undaunted Ursula Franklin Honours and Celebrates a Truly Remarkable Scholar, Scientist, and Activist

“Peace is not the absence of war, peace is the absence of fear.” The above quote comes from Ursula Franklin, the titular character in a new book for young people that explores the life of this fascinating, ...

An Enterprising Rat Realizes that Life as a Squirrel Isn't All Peanuts and Scampering in Squirrel-ish

Acclaimed picture book author Bambi Edlund is back with another new title to follow her previous hit, the Texas 2x2 nominated How to Make a Peanut Butter Sandwich in 17 Easy Steps. In the freshly ...

Erin Silver Shares Cultural and Community-based Knowledge in I Am Jewish

One of the best ways to connect with diverse communities is to learn about their culture from someone who carries lived-in knowledge of it, and to explore the many beautiful elements that make a group ...

Jennifer Maruno Sends a Young Witch and Her Rodent Sidekick on an Adventure in Broom for Two

Prolific children's author Jennifer Maruno may be familiar to readers of Open Book. In fact, as recently as last week, another title written by Maruno was featured on the site.This time we're sharing ...

Danesh Mohiuddin's Debut Picture Book is the Story of Playful Monsters With a Heartfelt Parent and Child Relationship

Many authors have interesting life stories of their own, and unique pathways to becoming an artist. Our featured book today, Mummy and Me: A Monster's Tale (Owlkids Books), is written and illustrated ...

Rumie Goes Rafting is a Stunning Debut Where Plush Animals and Real Woodlands Tell the Tale

Lovers of adventure (and puppets!) will delight in reading the latest book by Meghan Marentette. The talented author and artist has worked in a number of mediums, including television, and pairs that ...