A children’s book about finally being seen. Blancaflor is a superb graphic storytelling of a classic Latin American folktale, showcasing the invisible labor of women and the contributions of Indigenous cultures. | |
The good news are pouring in—
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​Wildflowers​​ by Liniers Makes the School Library Journal
Best of 2021 List | |
In the wake of a plane crash on a seemingly deserted island, three sisters explore the area only to find a series of mysteries and phenomena. Who left behind written messages for them to discover? Why are the plants and animals so strange? This wondrous, colorful journey celebrates the imagination of childhood. | |
Wildflowers is also generatingÂ
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"I love a story ending that makes me want to reread it immediately to catch all of the details hiding in plain sight, and Liniers’ Wildflowers absolutely has this effect. The final two spreads of this early graphic reader completely retexturize this story’s setting and scope, and what readers believe is an elaborate, fantastical island is perhaps much closer to home."
—Niki Marion, The Horn Book Magazine
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Exploring American history and finding diversity at its roots! This graphic novel by James Otis Smith celebrates the extraordinary true tales of three black heroes who took control of their destinies and stood up for their communities in the Old West. | |
