Picture Book Black Eyed Susan Nominees 2021 ( Part One)

 In no particular order, except how I read them. 

Inspiring: even though Mary Walker had to postpone learning to read until she was 116 years old  she succeeded and learned to read.  Wittnessing the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement, Mary Walker was recognized as the Oldest Student by the Department of Health Education and Welfare. 

this book is listed on my entry Books to buy for Everybody Section 2021-2022

Multiple awards, including  the Robert F. Silbert Informational Book Medal; nonfiction Dewey 641.8, includes a recipe. Illustrations lovely, text structure "Fry bread is.." describing how fry bread is part of Native American culture.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/557388/the-oldest-student-how-mary-walker-learned-to-read-by-rita-lorraine-hubbard-illustrated-by-oge-mora/

By the author, Mihn Le and illustrator, Dan Santat of Drawn Together, this team brings another simple, graphic and charming story. A sister, little brother, stuffed tiger and an elevator button connected.

ends with a quote from Carl Sagan "Imagination..."

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lift-minh-le/1133344209

A Paean to bundless of energy, especilly boys; those jigglety. fidgety unbounded and boundless kids in the front row of every classroom. Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James celebrated with Crown: Ode to the Fresh Cut in 2017, winnig Newbery, Cladecott and Coretta Scott King awards.  Every Good Thing is a reminder energy and imagination go hand in hand.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/594506/i-am-every-good-thing-by-derrick-barnes-illustrated-by-gordon-c-james/

My numero uno, mejor amiga is moving away. Every thing is going to change for Daniela. Rhymic text, vibrant, kenetic digital illustrations describe how it can feel to be left behind.                            

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/653681/evelyn-del-rey-is-moving-away-by-meg-medina/