White
Water
Candlewick
August 2011
"WHITE WATER is a wonderful way to give children an American history lesson." —Bill Cosby
Inspirational in tone, this is a strong introduction for young listeners and readers to the American Civil Rights movement.
Michael’s examination of the myths that rule his world should inspire modern readers to do the same. —Kirkus
*Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award
Eliza's
Freedom Road
Simon
& Schuster
January 2011
"This is not a book for yesterday but rather for tomorrow. I'm so glad Jerdine Nolen had the imagination and courage to write this. Read it now to your children so that they will read to your grandchildren so that it will be read on and on. History and imagination is how we survive."
—Nikki Giovanni, poet
"This is one of the best books for children to come out of the tragedy of Katrina. In a few short verses, it beautifully encapsulates the story of the tragedy in words and pictures that children can understand, without dwelling on the horror, but emphasizing the hope and healing power of friendship and community." —SLJ
*Cooperative Children's Book Center (CBCC) Choices
*Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
“Celebration, inspiration, and connection are the themes that drive this big, handsome picture book with art by 13 leading artists. . . . . as Marion Wright Edelman says in her foreword, the book’s message of hope will inspire parents and grandparents to share their memories and talk with children about the future.” —Booklist, starred review
*NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature for Children
". . . Elliott’s sensitivity for her subjects resonates with Strickland’s distinctive mixed-media art." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
*ALA Notable Children's Book
American Library Association (ALA)
*Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award
*Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent EMIERT/ALA
*West Virginia Children's Choice Book Award
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Yeowon Media
Micetro
Mozart, The Opera House Mouse
Mightybook,
Inc.