An introverted snail that still wants to have a fun. A line drawn in the sand. A little girl who sees the differences between herself and her mother. Some rowdy raccoons serve up a significant lesson. With a range of stories that are funny, thought-provoking, and emotionally resonant, this panel of Owlkids Books creators will tackle timely themes like identity, belonging, urbanization, and conflict. With humor and insight they’ll show how picture books can help kids tap into understanding themselves and those around them.
Featured titles include REVENGE OF THE RACCOONS, a riotous tale of underdog uprising and a clever commentary on humans’ sense of ownership over the cities we live in; THE LINE IN THE SAND, a wordless meditation on conflict and communication; HOW TO PARTY LIKE A SNAIL, a hilarious book about two introverts that find friendship through a shared love of quiet partying; and BEAUTIFUL YOU, BEAUTIFUL ME, a heartfelt story about a multiracial child embracing the physical differences between herself and her mother. Get to know the authors and illustrators of these books below.
Presenters:
Vivek Shraya, Author of Revenge of the Raccoons
Juliana Neufeld, Illustrator of Revenge of the Raccoons
Tasha Spillett-Sumner, Author of Beautiful You, Beautiful Me
Salini Perera, Illustrator of Beautiful You, Beautiful Me
Naseem Hrab, Author of How to Party Like a Snail
Thao Lam, Author and illustrator of The Line in the Sand
Ron Block, Branch Manager, Cuyahoga County Public Library (Session Moderator)
