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The First Day of Peace
By Todd Schuster with Maya Soetoro-Ng
Illustrated by Tatiana Gardel
Publisher: Candlewick Press | August 8, 2023
Season after season, the mountain people give life to their crops with water from the river, while the valley people use water from a nearby lake to nourish their fields. Despite their similarities, neither allows the other to seek water on their land—instead, they exchange harsh words, and when drought descends, they come to blows. But when the hottest summer yet brings torrential downpours, the waters overflow and trap the valley people. A wise mountain girl sees their plight and says, “We need to help.”
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Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
By Ismee Williams and illustrated by Tatiana Gardel
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press, an imprint of Macmillan | May 21, 2024
A child walks with her abuelo season by season along the beach as he reflects on his youth in Havana, sharing his life story and exploring their heritage.
Painting the Sky with Love
By Mary Baca Haque and illustrated by Tatiana Gardel
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends, an imprint of Macmillan | November 5, 2024
A child “paints” the sky with love; hearts cascade and bounce down, while people looking up open their hearts to love.
Xavier’s Voice
By Ashley Franklin and illustrated by Tatiana Gardel
Publisher: The Innovation Press | October 8, 2024
Xavier wishes his small voice was bigger and the anxious feeling he gets when trying to make friends was smaller. He makes many attempts to be louder, but he still isn't able to connect with any of his classmates. As Xavier withdraws into the world of his sketchbook, he wonders will he ever be able to make friends with such a small voice?
Book Announcements
Free Museum Day
By Ariel Vanece and illustrated by Tatiana Gardel
Publisher: Rocky Pond Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House | Spring 2025
My Melanin is Music
By Maisha Oso and illustrated by Tatiana Gardel
Publisher: Harper Collins | Winter 2026