Childrens Picture Book – Ages 4-8

RELEASE DATE: 6/11/2024 (WILL SHIP DIRECTLY FROM OUR SUPPLIER’S WAREHOUSE)

Illustrated by: Jayri Gmez

Alfonso and Abuela love to spend Saturday afternoons finding books at the library and reading them together beneath their favorite oak tree. But when their beloved tree is cut down, can Alfonso transform the stump into something magical for their whole communitytheir very own neighborhood library?

This uplifting story from award-winning poet Lissette Norman and illustrator Jayri Gmez shows us how to turn an unexpected setback into a happy ending: one with a beautiful sky-blue door and shelves filled with books for everyone to enjoy.

AUTHOR BIO:

Lissette Normanis a poet and the author of the picture booksMy Feet Are LaughingandPltanos Go with Everything. She is also coauthor of the picture booksUntil Someone Listensby Estela Juarez and On the Line: My Story of Becoming the First African American Rocketteby Jennifer Jones. Lissette received her BA in English at SUNY-Binghamton and currently lives in New York City. Visit her at lissettenorman.com.

ILLUSTRATOR BIO:

Jayri Gmezis a Dominican children’s illustrator and author ofThe Stars of Din.Represented by Astound, she resides in her home country with her three cherished cats–Momo, Ginny, and Lilo. Jayri has a passion for singing, watching horror films, and napping in unconventional places. With her illustrations, she brings stories to life and aims to capture the imagination of readers of all ages. Visit her at jayrisart.com.