2025 Author: James Ransome Illustrator: James Ransome Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books Kirkus Review Media:
Category: All Books
Every child deserves access to books of high visual and literary quality. A Book a Day donates new, hardcover titles to partner public schools in West Philadelphia, as well as to community organizations throughout the city. We select beautifully illustrated titles by underrepresented creators that highlight characters and stories from diverse backgrounds. Below, you can find the titles that we have donated since 2014. Feel free to explore and send us a note at abookadayprogram@gmail.com if you discover a new favorite!
2024 Author: Giovanna Zoboli Illustrator: Mariachiara Di Giorgio Translator: Denise Muir Publisher: Candlewick Studio Kirkus Review Media:
2026 Author: Kate Messner Illustrator: Lian Cho Publisher: Ten Speed Young Readers Kirkus Review Media:
2021 Author: Charles R. Smith Jr. Illustrator: Charles R. Smith Jr. Publisher: Candlewick Kirkus Review Media:
2019 Author: Adam Rex Illustrator: Laurie Keller Publisher: Beach Lane Books Kirkus Review Media:
2026 Author: Miran Park Illustrator: Miran Park Publisher: Blue Dot Kids Press Kirkus Review Media:
2025 Author: Gianni Rodari Illustrator: Dasha Tolstikova Translator: Antony Shugaar Publisher: Enchanted Lion Kirkus Review Media:
2026 Author: Jashar Awan Illustrator: Jashar Awan Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Kirkus Review Media:
2022 Author: Sean Taylor and Alex Morss Illustrator: Cinyee Chiu Publisher: Happy Yak Media:
2025 Author: Ngozi Ukazu Illustrator: Ngozi Ukazu Publisher: First Second Kirkus Review Media: