2023 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winners & Honor Books

2023 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winner · Nonfiction

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2023

Sunshine

By Jarrett J. Krosoczka

A camp counselor discovers hope and resilience among seriously ill kids.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2023)

240 pages· 9,982 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.5/5 Goodreads · 3,804 ratings

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Summary: High schooler Jarrett becomes a counselor at Camp Sunshine, expecting gloom but finding hope. Amidst wilderness challenges and campfire tales, he meets kids whose courage transforms his perspective. Can a camp change lives?

2023 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winner · Picture Book

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

When You Can Swim

By Jack Wong

Discover the mysterious joys and fears of water as children learn to swim.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2023)Ezra Jack Keats Award Finalist (2024)

48 pages

4.1/5 Goodreads · 534 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a world where children and families explore the wonders and fears of water. As they encounter sandpipers and waterfalls, they must confront their apprehensions and embrace the beauty of swimming. Will they find the courage to immerse themselves in nature's watery embrace? This poetic journey invites young readers to discover confidence and joy in the natural world.

2023 Honor Books

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

When Clouds Touch Us

Inside Out and Back Again series

A refugee family faces new challenges as they move to Texas, seeking stability and belonging.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2023)

256 pages· 13,784 words· Est. 2 hour read

3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,350 ratings

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Summary: Two years after fleeing Vietnam, Hà's family must uproot again, moving from Alabama to Texas. As they navigate this new upheaval, Hà grapples with the fear of starting over. Will this unwanted change bring new opportunities and friendships, or will it deepen her longing for a true home? Follow Hà's journey of resilience and hope in this poignant sequel.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2022

Choosing Brave

By Angela Joy, Janelle Washington (Illustrator)

A mother's grief ignites a civil rights movement.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2023)Caldecott Honor (2023)Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award (2023)Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2023)Cybils Award (2022)Jane Addams Children's Book Award (2023)Orbis Pictus Honor (2023)

64 pages· 1,767 words· Est. 15 min read

4.7/5 Goodreads · 1,115 ratings

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Summary: Mamie Till-Mobley, devastated by her son Emmett's brutal murder, transforms her sorrow into a powerful force for justice. Her courage and determination bring Emmett's story to the forefront, challenging a nation to confront its conscience. How does one woman's love and resilience spark a movement that changes history?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Remember

By Joy Harjo, Michaela Goade (Illustrator)

Reflect on your place in the world and the connections that bind us all.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2023)American Indian Youth Literature Honor (2024)

40 pages· 163 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,468 ratings

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Summary: In 'Remember,' young readers are invited to explore their connection to the world. Through Joy Harjo's evocative poem and Michaela Goade's vibrant illustrations, discover the ties to family, nature, and heritage. What stories do the stars hold? How does the dawn's light shape our lives? This picture book is a celebration of life and our shared human journey.

The 2023 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award

Sunshine

When You Can Swim

When Clouds Touch Us

Choosing Brave

Remember

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