Caroline Kusin Pritchard

California

Author and Host at Kidlit Happy Hour

Reader, writer and kveller of books ❤️ Next: WHERE IS POPPY? and THE KEEPER OF STORIES (Simon & Schuster, 2024). She/her. IG @ carolinepritchardwrites

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The Keeper of Stories

3 weeks ago | jewishbookcouncil.org | Caroline Kusin Pritchard

Libraries are repositories of knowledge, havens for scholars, promoters of literacy. In Caroline Kusin Pritchard and Selina Alko’s picture book, the role of these institutions is even more fundamental. They are keepers of stories, essential to the communities that they serve. In 1966, a fire destroyed many of the books in the library of New York City’s Jewish Theological Seminary.
The Keeper of Stories

Nov 7, 2024 | publishersweekly.com | Caroline Kusin Pritchard |Cheryl Hudson |Traci N. Todd

Caroline Kusin Pritchard, illus. by Selina Alko. Simon & Schuster, $19.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-6659-1-4970Lyrical text with prayer-like refrains joins impressionistic collage and multimedia images as Kusin Pritchard (Where Is Poppy?) and Alko (Sharing Shalom) recount the 1966 fire at New York City’s Jewish Theological Seminary Library. Founded in 1893, the Upper West Side library served as “a keeper of stories. A keeper of memories.
Spying on Spies: How Elizebeth Smith Friedman Broke the Nazis’ Secret Codes

Oct 11, 2024 | slj.com | Alexandra Quay |Manuela Bernardi |Caroline Kusin Pritchard

. Mar. 2024. 224p. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9781419767319. COPY ISBN Gr 5 Up–British codebreaker Alan Turing has deservedly received much posthumous praise for his groundbreaking work during World War II; this book focuses on all-but-forgotten history-maker Elizebeth Smith Friedman, his female, American counterpart doing the same work, yet without the technology and a fraction of the staff.
She Spoke Too: 14 More Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World

Oct 11, 2024 | slj.com | Jessica Clark |Caroline Kusin Pritchard

. (She Spoke). Mar. 2024. 32p. Tr $24.99. ISBN 9781641707510. COPY ISBN Gr 2-5–“Those who resist your ambition can only see what has always been instead of what can be,” says Kamala Harris in this captivating sequel to She Spoke. MacMillan and Bernardi here highlight remarkable women and girls and share their transformative stories. Spanning generations and diverse backgrounds, these trailblazers have reshaped the world with their courage and conviction.
All About Grief

Oct 11, 2024 | slj.com | Margaret Auguste |Manuela Bernardi |Caroline Kusin Pritchard

. Apr. 2024. 88p. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781506491271. COPY ISBN Gr 2-7–An engaging and nuanced exploration of grief that takes readers far beyond the expected platitudes. Empathy, compassion, and hope characterize the impact of grief on the physical, mental, and emotional health of young people. This book does not shy away from difficult conversations while conveying a message of positivity emphasizing that, with support and perseverance, readers can successfully work through their emotions.
Hello, I’m a Sloth

Oct 4, 2024 | slj.com | Hayley Rocco |Elissa Cooper |Caroline Kusin Pritchard

K-Gr 2–First-person narratives from lovable endangered species encourage children to learn more. In each book, an animal introduces itself in a conversational way—the quokka’s fun energetic speech is especially endearing—and shares facts about its species. To keep readers engaged, each animal poses questions to children, such as the sloth asking “How often do you poop?” or “Can you swim?” Each narrative also explains the dangers the animals face and what people are doing to help them.
On a Chariot of Fire: The Story of India’s Bene Israel

Oct 4, 2024 | slj.com | Erica Lyons |Louie Lauer |Caroline Kusin Pritchard

Gr 1-4–Over a dish of malida, sweetened rice adorned with fruits and flowers, Nani Penkar shares with her granddaughter the origin story of India’s Bene Israel community. Spanning over 2,000 years, the book recounts the harrowing journey of Jewish refugees fleeing the rule of Antiochus. After a violent storm, seven men and seven women wash ashore in India, where they find refuge among locals who, though religiously different, share some similar customs and have respect for diversity.
Fish Farts: And Other Amazing Ways Animals Adapt

Oct 4, 2024 | slj.com | Joanne Settel |Jessica Clark |Caroline Kusin Pritchard

/S. & S./. Jul. 2024. 48p. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9781665918831. COPY ISBN Gr 2-6–Get ready to dive into the “sticky, stinky, and slimy” world of animal adaptations. This fascinating book is packed with intriguing facts about the weird and wonderful ways animals survive and thrive. This book showcases the incredible diversity of animal tricks and traps, from the titular fish farts to a Komodo dragon covering itself in poop.
Hello, I’m a Pangolin

Oct 4, 2024 | slj.com | Hayley Rocco |Elissa Cooper |Caroline Kusin Pritchard

K-Gr 2–First-person narratives from lovable endangered species encourage children to learn more. In each book, an animal introduces itself in a conversational way—the quokka’s fun energetic speech is especially endearing—and shares facts about its species. To keep readers engaged, each animal poses questions to children, such as the sloth asking “How often do you poop?” or “Can you swim?” Each narrative also explains the dangers the animals face and what people are doing to help them.
Chomp! The Truth About Sharks

Oct 4, 2024 | slj.com | Annette Whipple |Tamara Saarinen |Caroline Kusin Pritchard

Gr 3-5–With the right mix of full-color photos and fast, snappy facts, this book on sharks will appeal to all. Two pages are focused on one topic, e.g., “Do Sharks Lay Eggs?” The photos, large and small, call attention to specific details that are splashed across the pages.