Finding Winnie
#1 New York Times Bestseller
2016 Caldecott Medal Winner
Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Books of 2015
Horn Book Fanfare List: Best Books of 2015
The New York Times Notable Children’s Book of 2015
Booklist Best Picture Books of 2015
ALA Notable Books for Children 2016, Younger Readers
New York Public Library’s 100 Notable Titles for Reading and Sharing 2015
2016 CCBC Choices–Historical People, Places, and Events
Charlotte Zolotow, 2016 Honor
Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of 2016, Historical Fiction
2016 Cybils Finalist, Elementary/Juvenile Nonfiction
Here’s a trailer for the book.
You can read my Caldecott Acceptance speech over at the Horn Book …
Or watch the award ceremony on youtube, tears and all…
Or watch the short video I made to express my abundant feelings…
“A perfect melding of beautiful art with soulful, imaginative writing… Children everywhere will enjoy this tale for years. A must-have.” – School Library Journal, Starred Review
“The sum total is as captivating as it is informative, transforming a personal family story into something universally resonant.” – Horn Book, Starred Review
“Blackall’s warm, beautiful gouache-and-ink illustrations capture an impressive depth of feeling…” – Booklist, Starred Review
“…the book strikes a lovely, understated tone of wonder and family pride.” – Publishers Weekly, Starred Review