2012 •Author: Kelly DiPucchio •Illustrations: LeUyen Pham •Publisher: Disney-Hyperion •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/kelly-dipucchio/grace-for-president/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVlY81Yv1H4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXCP64CGmXg
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!
2015 •Author: Benjamin Chaud •Illustrations: Benjamin Chaud •Publisher: Chronicle Books •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/benjamin-chaud/farewell-floppy/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njSquR7ym6Q
2015 •Author: Elizabeth Bram •Illustrations: Hannah Viano •Publisher: Schwartz & Wade •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/hannah-viano/arrow-to-alaska/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqRocQi21wU
2015 •Author: Hannah Viano •Illustrations: Hannah Viano •Publisher: Little Bigfoot •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/hannah-viano/arrow-to-alaska/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM8xxAHLbVQ
2015 •Author: Sara Pennypacker •Illustrations: Daniel Salmieri •Publisher: Balzer + Bray •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/sara-pennypacker/meet-the-dullards/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feAgiMfM5Uo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvh15gGKr2w
2012 •Author: Gemma Elwin Harris •Publisher: Ecco •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlWaBPFowRY
2015 •Publisher: DK
2015 •Author: Emma Yarlett •Illustrations: Emma Yarlett •Publisher: Templar •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/emma-yarlett/orion-and-the-dark/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01l59A8PkDY
2014 •Author: Dan Santat •Illustrations: Dan Santat •Publisher: Little, Brown Books •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/dan-santat/the-adventures-of-beekle/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iLWe7kS-5I
2015 •Author: Jean Roussen •Illustrations: Emmanuelle Walker •Publisher: Flying Eye Books •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jean-roussen/beautiful-birds/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxqIlaVBoH0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atelpBr6BGk