The Fairest in the Land

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Newman''s books have won two National Jewish Book Awards, a Sydney Taylor Body-of-Work Award, four Sydney Taylor Awards and Honors, and two Stonewall Book Award honors, among many other accolades.GROUNDBREAKING LGBTQ AUTHOR: Newman paved the way in kids'' books on lesbian and gay families, including the landmark and bestselling Heather Has Two Mommies, one of the earliest pioneer books in LGBTQ children''s literature. LGTBQ+ REPRESENTATION: When Newman learned that her books have been read at Drag Queen Story Hours (learn more at www.dragqueenstoryhour.org), she wrote this book about kids who don''t fit into the gender binary.SUBTLE MESSAGE: The story challenges gender norms and gives its child characters space to explore their identities freely, while also keeping the tone light and fun.SUPPORTIVE FRIENDSHIP: Depicts a sweet relationship between two friends who uplift each other.AUTHENTIC KID DYNAMICS: An ode to imaginative play that also realistically captures the tug-of-war dynamics that can happen between kids.COMMERCIAL ART: Heinsz''s bright, energetic illustrations are full of exuberance and kid appeal.

Product details

• Authors: Leslea Newman, Lesléa Newman
• Assisted by: Joshua Heinsz (Illustration)
• Publisher: Abrams
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.06.2023
• EAN: 9781419757099
• ISBN: 978-1-4197-5709-9
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, JUVENILE FICTION / LGBTQ+