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The Perfect Picture Book
 
Authors and illustrators share what their picture books are perfect for and how parents and educators can best use them
 

Rostam's Picture-Day Pusteen

 
 

⬇️ Author Ryan Bani Tahmaseb shares about their picture book ROSTAM'S PICTURE-DAY PUSTEEN.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for kids who sometimes worry about being different."


📚 "This book can also be used in classrooms studying immigration."


Author: Ryan Bani Tahmaseb

Illustrator: Fateme Mokhles

Publisher: Charlesbridge

Publication Date: July 2024


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📌 Website: http://www.ryantahmaseb.com 

📌 Twitter: @RyanTahmaseb

📌 Instagram: @ryanbanitahmaseb

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Barefoot Skateboarders

 
 

⬇️ Author Rina Singh shares about their picture book BAREFOOT SKATEBOARDERS.


"This is the perfect picture book for 

✨children and young readers who enjoy engaging and uplifting stories; 

✨educators and librarians who are looking to introduce children to stories of cultural diversity, social change, and the power of sports; 

✨parents who want to expose their children to inspiring real-life stories that promote inclusivity; 

✨and skateboarding enthusiasts who will find it fascinating that their favorite sport transformed a remote village in India."


"This book can also be used for 

📚classroom discussions on no matter how humble our beginnings, we all have the capacity to create positive change in our communities; 

📚cultural awareness- to introduce students to the cultural and social dynamics of rural India and fostering an understanding of different lifestyles; 

📚creative writing- encourage children to write their own stories about overcoming obstacles or sportsmanship;

📚physical education and sports- teachers can organize a skateboarding workshop or demonstration to introduce students to the sport; 

📚and the story can be used to discuss global issues like poverty and inequality and how little acts of activism can bring about significant changes. Students can think about how they can make their communities better..."


Author: Rina Singh 

Illustrator: Sophie Casson 

Publisher: Orca Books 

Publication date: September 17th, 2024


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📌 https://www.rinasingh.com/

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Raisah and the Boat Trip

 
 

⬇️ Author Nadia Ali shares about their picture book RAISAH AND THE BOAT TRIP.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for exploring the themes of nature, family, and duty."


📚 "This book can also be used to show young curious readers that the sea is a gift to mankind and all living things. Parents and educators can use it to talk about diversity and belief."


Author: Nadia Ali  

Illustrator: Fatma Zehra Köprülü  

Publisher: Kube Publishing 

Publication Date: September 12, 2023


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📌 Website: https://nadia-ali.weebly.com  

📌 Twitter/X: @NadiaAwriter 

📌 Instagram: @NadiaAwriter 

📌 FaceBook: @NadiaAwriter

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Sensitive

 
 

⬇️ Author Sara Levine shares about their picture book SENSITIVE.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for showing that sensitivity is also a strength."


📚 "This book can also be used to celebrate diversity and compassion."


Author: Sara Levine

Illustrator: Mehrdokht Amini

Publisher: Carolrhoda/Lerner

Publication Date: October 2023


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📌 https://www.saralevinebooks.com/ 

📌 @saralevinebook (insta and fb)

📌 @saraclevine (X/Twitter)

Same Love, Different Hug

 
 

⬇️ Author Sarah Hovorka shares about their picture book SAME LOVE, DIFFERENT HUG:

 

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for showing kids how to empathize with others."

 

📚 "This book can also be used for teaching about diversity and disability."

 

Author: Sarah Hovorka
Illustrator: Abbey Bryant
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date/Year: June 2023

 

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📌 https://www.sarahhovorka.com
📌 @HovorkaSarah Twitter