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LEE & LOW BOOKS is an independent children's book publisher specializing in diversity. It is the company's goal to meet the need for stories that children of color can identify with and that all children can enjoy. This is a blog on race, diversity, education, and children's books.
Lee & Low Books Blog
2h ago
Today, we are celebrating two exciting book releases: Flap Your Hands by Steve Asbell and Safe Passage by G. Neri & David Brame!
Flap Your Hands by Steve Asbell
This fascinating, groundbreaking picture book by an autistic creator celebrates stims — the repetitive movements that provide focused stimulation to people on the autistic spectrum.
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Praise for Flap Your Hands:
“This is truly a celebration of neurodiversity that goes against decades—perhaps centuries—of stigma and tells kids that stimming isn’t just O ..read more
Lee & Low Books Blog
3w ago
Join Lee & Low, the largest multicultural publisher of children’s books in the country, on Wednesday, March 27 at 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT to hear about our upcoming fall and spring titles!
During this free, one-hour Booklist webinar, you’ll learn about new picture books, chapter books, and young adult titles about everyone, for everyone. You’ll also learn about Lee & Low’s New Visions Writing Contest and hear from young adult authors Olivia Abtahi (Twin Flames) and Isabel Quintero (10th anniversary of Gabi, A Girl in Pieces), moderated by Booklist’s Ronny Khuri, Books for Youth senior e ..read more
Lee & Low Books Blog
3w ago
The 2023 Diversity Baseline Survey (DBS) was created by Lee & Low Books with co-authors Laura M. Jiménez, PhD, Boston University College of Education & Human Development Language and Literacy; Betsy Beckert, PhD candidate, Boston University College of Education & Human Development Language and Literacy; Rory Polera, data analyst; and Jake C. Dietiker, undergraduate, Boston University College of Engineering.
INTRODUCTION
The Diversity Baseline Survey was created to answer a question: Does the book industry have a diversity problem? A benchmark to measure the demographics of the publ ..read more
Lee & Low Books Blog
3w ago
Our Literacy team of former classroom educators develops teacher’s guides for each and every book we publish. That’s more than 900 free, high-quality resources, offering extensive teaching ideas, curricular connections, and activities that can be adapted to many different educational settings.
We also bring our authors & illustrators into the process. Their feedback is vital to ensure that the content included is the best it can be. Check out their rave reviews, then download the guides to use with your readers!
Fight Back by A. M. Dassu
“Thank you so much for reading Fight Back and fo ..read more
Lee & Low Books Blog
1M ago
Today, we are delighted to celebrate the release of Miles of Style: Eunice W. Johnson and the EBONY Fashion Fair, a chic biography about Eunice W. Johnson who brought elegant and contemporary fashion to Black America through the annual EBONY Fashion Fair!
Eunice W. Johnson believed in the power of fashion and beauty to inspire people. After she and her husband, John H. Johnson, founded EBONY magazine, it quickly became the premiere lifestyle publication for mid-century Black readers. Among the many hats she wore, Eunice delighted in writing a fashion column describing the latest sty ..read more
Lee & Low Books Blog
1M ago
Our Literacy team of former classroom educators develops teacher’s guides for each and every book we publish. That’s more than 900 free, high-quality resources, offering extensive teaching ideas, curricular connections, and activities that can be adapted to many different educational settings.
We also bring our authors & illustrators into the process. Their feedback is vital to ensure that the content included is the best it can be. Check out their rave reviews, then download the guides to use with your readers!
Fight Back by A. M. Dassu
“Thank you so much for reading Fight Back and fo ..read more
Lee & Low Books Blog
2M ago
With both Black History Month and Women’s History Month approaching, what better way to celebrate than by honoring the contributions of Black women? These titles introduce young readers to influential Black women who made their mark in a variety of fields, including fashion, music, literature, sports, and activism.
Miles of Style: Eunice W. Johnson and the EBONY Fashion Fair
By Lisa D. Brathwaite
Illustrated by Lynn Gaines
“Brathwaite’s wonderfully researched picture-book biography introduces elementary audiences to the impressive life and achievements of Eunice W. Johnson, a pioneer of Blac ..read more
Lee & Low Books Blog
3M ago
Before we look ahead to new books coming in 2024, we wanted to remind you of all the beautiful new paperback books that we published this year. If you’ve been waiting for the paperback version, we’re thrilled that you can finally add them to your shelves!
Confucius: Great Teacher of China
Written and illustrated by Demi
Download the teacher’s guide.
A beautifully illustrated biography of a man whose philosophy shaped the course of Chinese history: the great teacher Confucius.
The Crane Girl
By Curtis Manley
Illustrated by Lin Wang
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“The polished, full-color ill ..read more
Lee & Low Books Blog
3M ago
To celebrate a brilliant FIVE STARS FOR BREAKING TO THE BEAT! we chatted with debut author Linda J. Acevedo about her reaction to the news, the gorgeous art, her writing process, and more!
Question 1: Congratulations on FIVE starred reviews for Breaking to the Beat!! How does it feel to have such a warm reception for your debut picture book?
Linda J. Acevedo: This journey has been a group effort. I’m appreciative of all the hard work everyone put into the final product, launch, and ongoing support. The reviews are a shared win. I’m joyful we are all being celebrated.
Question 2: What did yo ..read more
Lee & Low Books Blog
4M ago
As the year comes to a close, Lee & Low is busting a move and boogying down in celebration of these starred reviews and best of the year titles.
Breaking to the Beat!
by Linda J. Acevedo, illustrated by Frank Morrison
New York Public Library Best of the Year
Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books of the Year
FIVE STARRED REVIEWS
★ “A picture book ode to break dancing and the Bronx. . . Graffiti-inflected art style makes smart use of changing perspectives, crowd scenes, and dance silhouettes to showcase a triumphant story.” —Publishers Weekly
★ “The writing captures the energy and ..read more