2022 Odyssey Award Winner & Honor Books

2022 Odyssey Award Winner

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Boogie Boogie, Y'all

By C.G. Esperanza

Three kids reveal the hidden magic of city graffiti, urging everyone to see art's vibrant dance with reality.

Odyssey Award (2022)

40 pages

3.8/5 Goodreads · 516 ratings

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Summary: In the bustling Bronx, vibrant graffiti colors the cityscape, yet most passersby remain oblivious. Three curious children pause to admire the art, realizing its power to transform their world. Determined to awaken others to this hidden beauty, they embark on a mission to showcase how art and reality can dance together. Will they succeed in opening the eyes of their busy community? Discover the magic that lies in every corner, waiting to be seen.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Emmanuel's Dream

By Laurie Ann Thompson, Sean Qualls (Illustrator)

A boy with one leg cycles 400 miles to prove disability is not inability.

Odyssey Honor (2022)Schneider Family Book Award (2016)

34 pages· 895 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,306 ratings

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Summary: In Ghana, Emmanuel defies the odds with one deformed leg. Taught by his mother to dream big, he hops miles to school, plays soccer, and supports his family. At thirteen, he leaves home, eventually cycling 400 miles across Ghana. His journey challenges perceptions, spreading the message that disability is not inability. Emmanuel's story is a testament to resilience and triumph over adversity, inspiring change for the disabled community.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

I Talk Like a River

By Jordan Scott, Sydney Smith (Illustrator)

A boy finds his voice with his father's help by the river.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2021)Charlotte Zolotow Honor (2022)Odyssey Honor (2022)Schneider Family Book Award (2021)

40 pages· 545 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

4.5/5 Goodreads · 4,267 ratings

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Summary: A young boy struggles with stuttering, feeling isolated and unable to express himself. His father takes him on a transformative walk by the river, helping him discover his voice. Will this change in perspective allow him to connect with the world around him? This heartfelt journey explores the power of compassion and understanding, offering hope to any child who feels lost or out of place.

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Boogie Boogie, Y'all

Emmanuel's Dream

I Talk Like a River

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