Coretta Scott King Award
2024 · Author · Honor Book
About This Book
Winner of the Caldecott Medal! A Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor book, a National Book Award finalist, and a New York Times bestseller! This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance, from an award—winning creator. The first picture book written and illustrated by award—winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child's journey to self—love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time.
Awards
Coretta Scott King Award
2024 · Illustrator · Honor Book
Caldecott Medal
2024 · Picture Book · Winner
National Book Award
2023 · Young People's Literature · Finalist
Amazon Editors' Picks
2023 · Children's Books
Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites
2023 · Picture Books
Booklist Editors Choice
2023 · Youth: Younger Readers
BookPage
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Kirkus Best Books of the Year
2023 · Empowering Picture Books
Publishers Weekly Best Books
2023 · Picture Books
School Library Journal Best Books
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