July 19, 2024 vol. 29
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Picture Book (or School Visit) Giveaway
We are excited to feature the picture book, Seeker of Truth: Kailash Satyarthi's Fight to End Child Labor, by Srividhya Venkat, illustrated by Danica da Silva Pereira (Little Bee Books) out on July 23! Enter to win your choice of a copy of the book or a 30-minute school visit!
About the Book: Kailash Satyarthi has fought injustice his whole life. As a young boy, he raised money for poor children. When he was a teen, he fought against caste discrimination. And as an adult, he has fought against child labor and exploitation. In 2014, he was recognized for his efforts, winning a Nobel Peace Prize alongside Malala Yousafzai. This inspiring picture book shows that anyone can strive for change and make a difference.
About the Author: Srividhya Venkat is the author of several picture books, including Girls on Wheels (2024 RISE: A Feminist Book Project Booklist selection) and Dancing in Thatha’s Footsteps (2022 South Asia Book Award). Her stories celebrate nuances of her love for her roots in India. You can learn more about her at srividhyavenkat.com.
About the Illustrator: Danica da Silva Pereira is an illustrator born and bred in the tropical state of Goa, India, and currently based in the historical town of Cambridge, UK. After completing her BA in Fine Arts, she worked as a graphic designer and illustrator. Danica has recently graduated with an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art, UK. Her work is influenced by documentaries, and she is passionate about representing diversity and advocating for environmental causes. See more of her work at danicadasilvapereira.com.
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Middle Grade Giveaway (UK only)
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade book, The Cavern Under the Lake by A. D. Downton (A.D. Downton 2024). Enter to win a copy via the Rafflecopter below (UK addresses only)! (and note the upcoming ebook sale in the UK and US, July 21-28)
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About the Book: The best explorers speak of a power that lives within nature. Not everyone can see it, not everyone can feel it, but it's there, and it's dying... Seeing is believing. That was the world as Levi understood it. But when a young boy goes missing around a mysterious frozen lake, the lone cartographer gets drawn to the edge of a hidden world. A world of stubborn townsfolk, ruthless industry and a stream that never freezes. Meanwhile, the missing boy, Sigmund, attends a journey of his own. At the hands of a frozen Viking come to life, Sigmund is shown the power of his ancestral inheritance. But that power is fading, and the terrible mark of frostbite is closing in. The age of exploration is still very much alive in the 1800s, but Levi and Sigmund must both put their convictions aside if their Arctic world stands any hope of surviving…
About the Author: A self-qualified explorer, A.D. Downton writes Adventure and Christian Fiction, using incredible landscapes and his love of folklore and history to build the settings for his stories. Naturally, he has a strong affinity for nature and animals, and spends his time creating maps and going on quirky travels that he shares via his newsletter, social media and of course, his books. "To truly explore, you must first discover…"
- What: apply for a grant from We Need Diverse Books
- Who: unpublished children's or YA writer or illustrator who identify as diverse, over 18
- Award: $2,000 grant
Seeker of Truth sounds fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI am excited to read Seeker of Truth and share it with my students.
ReplyDeleteThe Cavern Under the Lake looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great links!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to give Seeker of Truth to my school library b/c we have many Indian students.
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