Nesting Dolls

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Product Details
Price
$18.99  $17.66
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
Pages
40
Dimensions
9.13 X 11.1 X 0.39 inches | 1.05 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781984852373

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About the Author
Vanessa Brantley-Newton is a self-taught illustrator, doll maker, and crafter who studied fashion illustration at FIT and children's book illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York. She is the author and illustrator of Grandma's Purse, Just Like Me, and Becoming Vanessa, and has illustrated numerous children's books, including the New York Times bestsellers The King of Kindergarten and The Queen of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes and Sewing Stories by Barbara Herkert. Vanessa currently makes her nest in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, daughter, and a very rambunctious cat named Stripes. Learn more about Vanessa and her artwork at VanessaBrantleyNewton.com and on Facebook and Instagram.
Reviews
★ "Brantley-Newton highlights the bonds, both visible and invisible, that connect family members." --The Horn Book, starred review

"A sweet tale with a strong message about how families fit together." --Kirkus Reviews

"A sweet story about embracing your history, set amid a beautiful Black family's reunion." --School Library Journal

"Along with Anyiaka's expressive narrative, this offers an affectionate celebration of family through generations. A sweet and affirming book that gently tackles the issue of colorism." --Booklist

"Brantley-Newton's abundant use of vivid textile patterns gives the story a homey atmosphere that suits its layered contemplation of family." --Publishers Weekly