Hi, YABCers!
Today we’re super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for Stars in My Crown (Antonio Michael Downing) releasing July 2, 2024!
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Here it is!
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Title: Stars in My Crown
Author: Antonio Michael Downing
Illustrator: Richy Sánchez Ayala
Release date: July 2, 2024
Publisher: Tundra Books
ISBN: 9780735271128
Cover design: Sophie Pass-Lang
About the Book: Stars in My Crown
Author and musician Antonio Michael Downing’s debut picture book is about big changes and big feelings, and speaks to all kids experiencing the highs and lows of childhood.
Little Tony is full of love for his grandmother, his home in Trinidad and delicious pholourie. But he’s also full of other big feelings, including anger. His grandmother tries to teach him to be patient — patience is a star in his crown, she says — but it’s hard.
He tries to keep his anger in, but when he loses at ping-pong to his brother or he has to come in from playing . . . Yaaarrgh!
When Little Tony and his brother move away from their beloved Trinidad, there’s even more for him to be upset about. His new home is cold, full of new people, and there’s no pholourie anywhere! Yaaarrgh!
But then he remembers his grandmother’s lessons, and a surprising thing happens . . .
A charming and heartwarming story based on the author’s own childhood, Stars In My Crown is an ode to big feelings but even bigger triumphs.
About the Author: Antonio Michael Downing
Antonio Michael Downing is a performing artist, speaker and writer. He began his writing career with the novella Molasses in 2010 and followed this up with his critically acclaimed memoir Saga Boy in 2021. Antonio grew up in southern Trinidad, Northern Ontario, Scarborough and Kitchener.
About the Illustrator: Richy Sánchez Ayala
Richy Sánchez Ayala was born in the Dominican Republic. He has learned to appreciate his beloved slice of paradise but also to seek out new horizons. He works in fine art, illustration, visual development and animation; regardless of what he’s working on, the child in him always manages to sneak in. He currently lives in San Francisco.
*Giveaway Details*
Ten (10) winners will receive an cop of Stars in My Crown (Antonio Michael Downing) ~ US/CAN Only!
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My boy would love this!
Looks great!
Looks like a great book! Now I know what pholourie is!
Looks wonderful!
Wonderful cover! This sounds relatable and emotional for so many readers.