2024 Golden Kite Award Winners & Honor Books

2024 Golden Kite Award Winner · Picture Book Text

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Nell Plants a Tree

By Anne Wynter, Daniel Miyares (Illustrator)

A girl's care for a pecan tree nurtures her family's legacy.

Ezra Jack Keats Award (2024)Golden Kite Award (2024)

40 pages

4.3/5 Goodreads · 926 ratings

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Summary: Nell plants a seed that becomes the heart of her family. As the pecan tree flourishes, it witnesses generations of love, laughter, and life. How does one tree connect a family across time? Discover the magic of growth and legacy in this beautifully illustrated tale, where a simple act of planting becomes a symbol of enduring bonds and cherished memories. What stories does the tree hold, and how does it shape the lives of those who gather beneath its branches?

2024 Golden Kite Award Winner · Picture Book Illustration

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$1899

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Big

By Vashti Harrison

A girl navigates growing up and learning to accept herself.

Caldecott Medal (2024)Coretta Scott King Honor (2024)National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2023)Cybils Award (2023)Golden Kite Award (2024)

60 pages· 347 words· Est. 6 min read

4.6/5 Goodreads · 5,107 ratings

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Summary: In a world that values smallness, a child embarks on a journey to embrace their own size and uniqueness. Through the power of words, they discover how to heal from hurt and find joy in standing out. This tender tale explores the duality of feeling both visible and invisible, offering a heartfelt message about self-acceptance and the beauty of being different. Will they find the courage to love themselves as they are?

2024 Golden Kite Award Winner · Nonfiction for Younger Readers

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

Tomfoolery!

By Michelle Markel, Barbara McClintock (Illustrator)

Discover the artist who transformed children's books forever with lively illustrations and boundless imagination.

Golden Kite Award (2024)

44 pages

4.2/5 Goodreads · 543 ratings

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Summary: Meet Randolph Caldecott, a young artist in the 1850s whose vibrant sketches of wild weather and frisky animals defy the stiff illustrations of his time. As he grows, his revolutionary style redefines children's books, infusing them with joy and movement. This lively biography invites readers on a journey through the history of picture book art, celebrating the man who forever changed the way stories are told. Will his vision inspire a new generation of illustrators? Dive into this whimsical adventure to find out.

2024 Honor Books

Graphic Nov.

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$1398

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2023

A First Time for Everything

By Dan Santat

A class trip to Europe transforms an invisible boy through unexpected firsts.

National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2023)Cybils Award (2023)Golden Kite Honor (2024)

320 pages· 13,232 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 8,774 ratings

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Summary: Dan, a quiet middle schooler, embarks on a European class trip with low expectations. Bullied and feeling invisible, he encounters life-changing firsts—Fanta, fondue, and even love. Will these experiences help him find his voice and change his life forever? Journey through France, Germany, Switzerland, and England in this heartwarming tale of self-discovery and transformation.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Jumper

By Jessica Lanan

Explore a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2024)Cybils Award (2023)Golden Kite Honor (2024)

48 pages· 448 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

4.4/5 Goodreads · 951 ratings

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Summary: Step into the world of Jumper, a backyard jumping spider, where being as small as a bean means walking on walls, sensing vibrations, and leaping great distances. Discover the vibrant, hidden life of this tiny creature as it navigates its unique challenges and adventures. What secrets does Jumper's world hold?

Graphic Nov.

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$1697

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Super Boba Cafe

By Nidhi Chanani · Book #2 in the Super Boba Café series

A girl must harness her new powers to free a trapped ancient monster beneath the city.

Golden Kite Honor (2024)

216 pages· 6,912 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 175 ratings

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Summary: Aria's life is anything but normal after leaving her grandmother's boba shop and the monster beneath it. Haunted by dreams and newfound water powers, she returns to San Francisco. There, Aria and her grandmother uncover the monster's secret: it needs their help to return to the sea. Can Aria control her abilities and save the creature, or will it remain trapped forever?

The 2024 Golden Kite Award

Nell Plants a Tree

Big

Tomfoolery!

A First Time for Everything

Jumper

Super Boba Cafe

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