Steph Littlebird, author illustrator of You Are The Land (Nancy Paulsen Books), joins Matthew to talk about overcoming doubt and remaining hopeful.
Steph and I had a great time in this conversation and I think she is going to be one to watch in the coming years. Exceptionally talented as both an artist and a writer.
Here are a few of the things I learned in this conversation:
NUMBER ONE: Overcoming doubt and remaining hopeful. Steph talks a lot about feelings in this conversation, but the themes of overcoming doubt and remaining hopeful feel like a rhythm with which she has synced up and I admire how this lens impacts how Steph sees the world.
NUMBER TWO: Steph was and is a fine artist and it was her fine art that caught the attention of a literary agent, who then reached out about working in the children’s book space. Which just goes to show you never quite know who’s watching or what the universe has in store.
And NUMBER THREE: Steph is two spirit and indigenous, and you see this come up throughout her work and how she walks through the world. It contributes to Steph’s focus on community and also her vibrant color palette.
Feel connected and enjoy!
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Afoma Umesi at Reading Middle Grade (@readingmiddlegrade ) recently gave GOODBYE, FRENCH FRY by #SerendipityLit author Rin-rin Yu (@rinrinyutheauthor ) a glowing review!
You can read their full review from the link in our bio!
About the book:
GOODBYE, FRENCH FRY is a funny, warm middle-grade book that follows a young Chinese American girl as she faces challenges at school and at home while learning what it means to stay true to who she is.
GOODBYE, FRENCH FRY is out now from Nancy Paulsen Books/Penguin Young Readers (@nancyrosep / @penguinkids )
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This simple yet fascinating read explores the air that surrounds us from the moment we are born, though we cannot see, smell, or hear it. Full of possibilities for creative teaching, the text works beautifully as a read-aloud for kindergarteners. Its true strength, however, lies in serving as a mentor text for teaching personified nonfiction in elementary classrooms. I can already imagine our students creating their own “I Am” nonfiction pieces after experiencing this book!
A unique must-add to your non-fiction collection!
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Happy Book Birthday to #SerendipityLit author Rin-rin Yu (@rinrinyutheauthor ) for her debut novel GOODBYE, FRENCH FRY!
In this funny, warm middle-grade book, a young Chinese American girl faces challenges at school and at home while learning what it means to stay true to who she is.
Find it online or at a bookstore near you! A link to order is in our bio!
GOODBYE, FRENCH FRY is out now from Nancy Paulsen Books/Penguin Young Readers (@nancyrosep / @penguinkids ).
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WARRIOR GIRL by @officialcarmentafolla is a novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a girl named Celina who’s a warrior for her family, her history, and her right to choose what she celebrates in life.
Some of my favorite things— picture books by @jacqueline_woodson — including brand new editions of SWEET, SWEET MEMORY with art by @tonyaengel1 and OUR GRACIE AUNT with art by @monicamikai
