2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist

Picture Book

You're So Amazing!

When people meet Joe, they often treat him as Amazing Joe or Poor Joe. But can't he just be ... Joe? One-legged Joe is 'amazing'. He knows this because wherever he goes people always tell him he's amazing. Amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball ... even walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream. Of course, being Amazing Joe is better than being Poor Joe ... A groundbreaking picture book which explores how we respond to disability.

What Ollie Saw

Ollie doesn't see things the same way everybody else does (and he certainly doesn't see things the same way his older sister does). Instead of cars in traffic, Ollie sees a circus parade. Instead of cows grazing in a field, Ollie sees deadly bison with sharp horns and hooves. And at school, instead of letters on the board, Ollie sees birds with pointy beaks, and fish with flapping tails in the big blue sea. Ollie knows he doesn't need glasses, because he likes the world better the way he sees it. But will his parents and bossy sister see things his way?

The Dancing Letters

Full of life and imagination, dyslexic Olivia is asked to write a story for her grandmother's birthday, but when the words, letters, subjects and verbs won't cooperate, she discovers that love and support from her family is all she needs to overcome this challenge.

Signs of Friendship

Sally and Sonia, two best friends who communicate in sign language, plant a garden, but when Sonia befriends Dev and his puppy gets loose in the garden, Sally becomes upset and fears she is losing her best friend.

Princess Peepers

When the other princesses make fun of her for wearing glasses, Princess Peepers vows to go without, but after several mishaps--one of which is especially coincidental--she admits that she really does need them if she wants to see.

Poojo's Got Wheels

A picture book inspired by a real pet in the author's neighborhood depicts the story of courageous dog Poojo, who overcomes being born without back legs by using prosthetic wheels that help him run races, chase squirrels, and play with his canine friends.