Matt de la Peña; illus. by Christian Robinson

AWARD-WINNING TEAM: In their third collaboration, the author and the illustrator of the Newbery Medal winner and Caldecott Honor book Last Stop on Market Street and the award-winning bestseller Carmela Full of Wishes once again bring us a moving ode to bustling city life and the love that binds a family.

STIRRING, LYRICAL TEXT AND TIMELY MESSAGE: De la Peña's carefully observed and quietly powerful words deliver a compelling message-that we are more alike than different and that you can't make assumptions about a person based on what they look like.

VIBRANT ILLUSTRATIONS: Robinson's colorful, incandescent artwork is bursting with life and effortlessly depicts the joy and love in a family, even when they are faced with difficult circumstances.

WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS: This story of an observant and artistic African American boy offers a mirror to children who don't often see themselves in the books they're reading and a window through which all children can learn to view the world with more empathy and understanding.

A LOVING DEPICTION OF AN INCARCERATED PARENT: Milo and his sister's long journey culminates in a visit to their incarcerated mother, a reunion filled with love and hope, told with a gentle touch.

A PERSONAL CONNECTION FOR CHRISTIAN ROBINSON: When Christian was a child, his mother was incarcerated, so this story is especially meaningful for him.