Christopher Curtis

Jul 16, 2024 | hbook.com | Christopher Curtis |Pam Munoz Ryan

Some of the most indelible imagery in Big, this year’s Caldecott Medal–winning title by Vashti Harrison, is of breaking free of constraints, as a protagonist who feels trapped “make[s] more space for herself,” emerging into a stunning double gatefold. Big was a BIG deal this year, with additional accolades including Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator honors and as the first picture book to be a National Book Award for Young People’s Literature finalist.

Jul 10, 2024 | hbook.com | Christopher Curtis |Lisa Yoskowitz

I am the father of three very young children: Ayaan, now thirteen, Ebyaan, now twelve, and my ten-year-old son, Libaan. I am the father of three very young children: Ayaan, now thirteen, Ebyaan, now twelve, and my ten-year-old son, Libaan. The differences in our ages are such that strangers frequently approach me and tell me how sweet and well behaved my grandchildren are. This is not the sort of thing that bothers me.

Aug 9, 2023 | usajaunnews.com | Christopher Curtis |Yann Martel |Gabriel García Márquez

Wednesday, Aug. 9 marks the unofficial National Book Lovers Day holiday. During this day, people are encouraged to put away their smartphones and simply read a good book. From American literary classics such as To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee to modern day best-sellers such as It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover, we’ve selected 25 books to be celebrated during Book Lovers Day 2023.