CORETTA SCOTT KING – JOHN STEPTOE ILLUSTRATOR AWARD FOR NEW TALENT WINNER
“A sweet story, one of the legendary McKissack’s last, enhanced by delectable art from a prodigious new talent.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“This final book by the late McKissack (Let’s Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout) showcases the legendary author’s signature lyricism in full force and receives a stunning, aesthetically ambitious interpretation by Harrison, a fine artist making her picture book debut.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“What Is Given from the Heart is a loving tribute to collective work, responsibility and the joy that comes from giving freely from the heart.”—Shelf Awareness, starred review
“A treasure from a marvelous storyteller.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“[An] exquisite story of generosity from the beloved McKissack… Harrison has created soft yet dazzling illustrations for this tribute to faith, hope and the African-American community.” —New York Times Book Review
