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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
 

Nancy Bess Had a Dress

 
 

⬇️ Author Claire Annette Noland shares about their picture book NANCY BESS HAD A DRESS.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for creative makers."


📚 "This book can also be used in schools for recycling enthusiasts, young historians, making do, reusing what you have, quilts, sewing, and flour sacks."


Author: Claire Annette Noland

Illustrator: Angela C. Hawkins

Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing

Publication Date: March 19, 2024


Follow:

📌 website: claireannettenoland.com 

📌 instagram: @claireannettenolandbooks

📌 facebook: Claire Annette Noland

📌 Bluesky: claireannette.bsky.social

📌 x/twitter: claire_noland

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If My Hair Had a Voice

 
 

⬇️ Author Dana Marie Miroballi shares about their picture book IF MY HAIR HAD A VOICE.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for encouraging children to embrace their cultural identity."


📚 "This book can also be used to learn about the origins of Black hairstyles."


Author: Dana Marie Miroballi 

Illustrator: Patricia Grannum

Publisher: Beaming Books

Publication Date: 5/28/24


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📌 danamiroballi.com 

📌 Instagram: noshesthebear

📌 Twitter: shesthebear

📌 Bluesky: noshesthebear

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Thomas Jefferson's Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose!

 
 

⬇️ Author Beth Anderson shares about their picture book THOMAS JEFFERSON'S BATTLE FOR SCIENCE: BIAS, TRUTH, AND A MIGHTY MOOSE!


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for encouraging critical thinking."


📚 "This book can also be used for connecting science and history."


Author: Beth Anderson

Illustrator: Jeremy Holmes

Publisher: Calkins Creek/Astra BFYR

Publication Date: May 2024


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📌 https://bethandersonwriter.com 

📌 @BAndersonWriter (twitter, IG, Blue Sky)

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Jackie and the Books She Loved

 
 

⬇️ Author Ronni Diamondstein shares about their picture book JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for Women's History Month."


📚 "This book can also be used for launching Writers' Workshop and Readers' Workshop."


Author: Ronni Diamondstein 

Illustrator: Bats Langley 

Publisher: Sky Pony Press

Publication Date: November 7, 2023


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📌 www.ronnidiamondstein.com 

📌 Twitter: @MaggieMae10514

📌 Instagram:@maggiemaepupreporter

📌 Bluesky: @ronnidiamondstein.bsky.social

📌 Threads::@maggiemaepupreporter

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Doña Gracia Saved Worlds

 
 

⬇️ Author Bonni Goldberg shares about their picture book DOÑA GRACIA SAVED WORLDS.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for discovering a little known mighty woman from history."


📚 "This book can also be used to explore identity, community, and the idea that every person is like a whole world."


Author: Bonni Goldberg

Illustrator: Alida Massari

Publisher: Karben

Publication Date/Year: December 2023


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📌 www.bonnigoldberg.com

📌 www.facebook.com/bonnigoldbergbooks 

📌 www.instagram.com/goldbergbonni

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ANCESTORY: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave Art

 
 

⬇️ Author/illustrator Hannah Salyer shares about their picture book ANCESTORY: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave Art.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for students of all ages to learn about our ancient ancestors and pieces of our collective past."


📚 "This book can also be used to help frame the context of early human life on our planet, and delve into early art history."


Author: Hannah Salyer

Illustrator: Hannah Salyer

Publisher: Harper Collins (Clarion)

Publication Date: April 11th, 2023


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📌 instagram: @h.salyer

📌 website: hannahsalyer.com 

📌 twitter: @hansalyer

The House That Ruth Built

 
 

⬇️ Author Kelly Bennett shares about their picture book THE HOUSE THAT RUTH BUILT:


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for baseball fans of all ages."


This book can also be used for:

📚 lyrical text & realistic illustrations for T-Ballers

📚 more than 100 years of  baseball history

📚 trivia & vintage photos for Fast-ballers

📚 Yankee Stadium and Babe Ruth! 


Author: Kelly Bennett

Illustrator: Susanna Covelli

Publisher: Familius

Publication Date/Year: March 2023


Follow:

📌 www.kellybennett.com 

📌 @kellybennettbooks

📌 @familius

📌 @susannacovelliart