Poppy's Question

Poppy's Question

Nicole Melleby, Forrest Burdett (Illustrator)
$18.99
Publish Date:
Publisher:
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
9781643750965
Pages:
40
Age Range:
4 - 8
Grade Range:
P - 3
Language:
English
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Description

A simple spelling lesson leads to a life-changing moment for Poppy in this sweet picture book that normalizes queerness and finding one's voice, for fans of Love, Violet and Pink Is for Boys.

Every morning, Poppy wakes up eager to go to school. It’s where she plays house, colors with her class, and learns from her teacher, Ms. Merriwick. Best of all, it’s where Poppy sees Ava, who has big, bouncy curls and pencils to share. But when one spelling lesson about words beginning with the letter Q leaves Poppy confused and disappointed, she turns to her teacher for answers.

This heartwarming school story follows Poppy as she navigates her big feelings and discovers the power in asking questions. Bright, colorful artwork brings to life this impactful picture book about imagination, acceptance, and the importance of representation.

About the Author

Nicole Melleby, a New Jersey native, is an author of highly praised novels for young readers, including the Lambda Literary Award finalist Hurricane Season, ALA Notable Children's Book How to Become a Planet, Camp QUILTBAG (co-written with A. J. Sass), and the House on Sunrise Lagoon series. She's also the author of Sunny and Oswaldo, as well as a coeditor of Athlete Is Agender: True Stories of LGBTQ+ Excellence in Sports. She lives with her wife and their family, and invites you to visit her online at nicolemelleby.com.

Forrest Burdett is an illustrator based in the Pacific Northwest, where he spends his time daydreaming and painting fantastical worlds. When he's not creating or painting, he's off looking for magic out in nature. You can see more of his work at www.forrestburdett.com.

Praise for Poppy's Question

Praise for Poppy's Question

"An uplifting model of communication and kindness that reinforces the importance of sharing your feelings with those you trust ... bold, textured background colors are dynamic and almost magical. Direct, clear language will help guide conversations in an age-appropriate, understandable way.... Don’t skip this heartwarming tale of queer representation and acceptance."

—Kirkus Reviews

"The artwork is gorgeous … A must-purchase for elementary collections where short and simple age-relevant stories about gender are needed."—School Library Journal

"Young readers will enjoy the energetic, rainbow-hued illustrations and experiencing a day in the life of a busy kindergartner."—Booklist

"This celebration of queerness is entirely kid-authenticin its focus on the classroom…. A valuable resource in an SEL setting to … embrace other people’s experiences with intention and compassion.”

—BCCB