It’s the story of a very shy rabbit who lives in an abandoned mailbox and must figure out how to deliver a very important letter-to the moon. We’re always on the lookout for beautifully illustrated picture books that leave us feeling hopeful, and Cat Min’s debut has piqued our interest. One of the first books Heartdrum will publish is this anthology edited by the imprint's co-founder, children's author Cynthia Leitich Smith, that features contributions from the likes of Rebecca Roanhorse, Joseph Bruchac, Christine Day, Eric Gansworth and more. Heartdrum, the first imprint within a major American publisher dedicated to publishing children's books from Native American creators, launches its inaugural season in the spring of 2021. We're thrilled to see her return to middle grade with One Jar of Magic, which features the same blend of the contemporary and the magical that we found so enchanting in Eventown.Īncestor Approved edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Haydu is the author of several acclaimed YA novels as well as a series of chapter books, but her 2019 middle grade novel, Eventown, felt like an enormous creative leap forward for the writer. This is sure to be a new read-aloud favorite. The third collaboration between the author-illustrator team who created the Newbery Medal-winning Last Stop on Market Street, Milo Imagines the World introduces a memorable new character and features the friendly, colorful illustrations that have become a hallmark of Robinson's work. Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian Robinson From gorgeous picture books to page-turning chapter books to gripping middle grade novels, here are the 2021 releases we're excited to dive into. On your mark, get set, read! A new year means 365 more days to discover all the amazing new stories dreamed up by children's book authors and illustrators.

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