Orbis Pictus Award · 2022

The 2022 Orbis Pictus Award

Nina won the 2022 Orbis Pictus Award. Browse it alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2022 Orbis Pictus Award Winner
Nina
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Nina

By Traci N. Todd, Christian Robinson (Illustrator)

A young musician's voice transforms into a powerful protest against racial inequality.

Coretta Scott King Honor (2022)Orbis Pictus Award (2022)
56 pages· 2,695 words· Est. 21 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,257 ratings
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Summary: Discover the journey of Eunice, a musical prodigy from North Carolina, who becomes the legendary Nina Simone. Her voice, once sweet and rich, evolves into a thunderous force during the Civil Rights Movement, challenging racial inequality. How did her music and passion ignite a powerful legacy of defiance and hope? Explore the transformation of a child prodigy into a voice of protest, as her melodies echo the fight for justice and equality. This is the story of a woman whose music became a beacon of change, resonating with the struggles and triumphs of a movement.
2022 Honor Books
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2021

Fallout

Two superpowers race to outdo each other in a deadly Cold War showdown.

342 pages· 64,380 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,475 ratings
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Summary: In the tense aftermath of World War II, the U.S. and Soviet Union vie for global supremacy. As atomic bombs and space ambitions escalate, spy planes and submarines lurk, and agents plot in shadows. The world teeters on the brink of destruction, culminating in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Will humanity survive this perilous game of brinkmanship?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Unbound

By Joyce Scott, Brie Spangler, Melissa Sweet (Author/Illustrator)

A silent artist defies odds to create world-renowned masterpieces.

48 pages· 1,718 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 756 ratings
$20.99Save 5%
Summary: Judith Scott, born with Down syndrome and unable to hear or speak, was institutionalized until her twin sister, Joyce, brought her into an art class. There, Judith's hidden talent blossomed, leading her to become a celebrated artist with works displayed globally. 'Unbound' reveals how Judith transcended her limitations, inspiring us to question what truly defines ability and success. Can art speak louder than words?
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