Big (Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title)
Winner of the Caldecott Medal! A Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor book, a National Book Award finalist, and a New York Times bestseller! This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance, from an award-winning creator.
The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 60
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: en
ISBN: 9780316353229
Creator Bio
Vashti Harrison is a talented author, illustrator, and filmmaker known for her empowering and diverse storytelling. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Media Studies and later attended the California Institute of the Arts, where she earned her MFA in Film and Video. Her work often focuses on celebrating the beauty and strength of Black women and girls, and she is passionate about creating representation and inclusion in the media. In addition to her award-winning book Big, Harrison has also written and illustrated other popular titles such as Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History and Hair Love, which was adapted into an Academy Award-winning animated short film. Through her work, Harrison continues to inspire and uplift readers of all ages.
