2014 •Author: Thelma Godin •Illustrations: Vanessa Brantley-Newton •Publisher: Lee & Low Books •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/thelma-lynne-godin/the-hula-hoopin-queen/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alggw4haXY8
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!
2013 •Author: Gus Gordon •Illustrations: Gus Gordon •Publisher: Roaring Brook Press •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/gus-gordon/herman-and-rosie/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgQZY2krttk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgQZY2krttk
2014 •Author: Jennifer Offill •Illustrations: Chris Appelhans •Publisher: Schwartz & Wade •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jenny-offill/sparky-offill/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ_0qJtuNFI
2010 •Author: Carolina Stutson •Illustrations: Jon Klassen •Publisher: Simon & Schuster •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/caroline-stutson/cats-night-out/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VPJp7chqH0
2010 •Author: Philip C. Stead •Illustrations: Erin E. Stead •Publisher: Roaring Brook Press •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/philip-c-stead/a-sick-day-for-amos-mcgee/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoF2Rf3x5Gs
1958 •Author: Tomi Ungerer •Illustrations: Tomi Ungerer •Publisher: HarperCollins Publishing company •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/tomi-ungerer/crictor/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5PNMUQUc5c
2012 •Author: Kate Hosford •Illustrations: Gabi Swiatkowska •Publisher: Carolrhoda Picture Books •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/kate-hosford/infinity-and-me/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NjKY5z3mBk
2008 •Author: Jennifer Berne •Illustrations: Eric Puybaret •Publisher: Chronicle Books •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jennifer-berne/manfish/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGi2BkgPfDc
2014 •Author: B.J. Novak •Illustrations: The Book with No Pictures •Publisher: Dial Books •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/bj-novak/the-book-with-no-pictures/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cREyQJO9EPs
2015 •Author: J.H. Shapiro •Illustrations: Vanessa Brantley-Newton •Publisher: Charlesbridge •Kirkus Review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/j-h-shapiro/magic-trash/ •Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0BV3-UouJE&list=PLfsZxg_lxIqDY-SmkG9VOwKSLgn100wtu&index=3