Orbis Pictus Award · 2023

The 2023 Orbis Pictus Award

Blue won the 2023 Orbis Pictus Award. Browse it alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2023 Orbis Pictus Award Winner
Blue
Sale price
$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Blue

By Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Daniel Minter (Illustrator)

Uncover the global journey and impact of the color blue through history.

Orbis Pictus Award (2023)
40 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,497 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Summary: Explore the captivating journey of blue, from ancient Afghan painters to modern blue jeans. This vibrant picture book reveals the cultural and historical significance of blue, tracing its evolution from rare dyes to everyday use. With stunning illustrations, discover how blue shaped economies and societies, raising questions about its enduring allure and impact.
2023 Honor Books
Seen and Unseen
Sale price
$2089
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2022

Seen and Unseen

By Elizabeth Partridge, Lauren Tamaki (Illustrator)

Three photographers capture the stark reality of Japanese American incarceration during WWII.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (2023)Orbis Pictus Honor (2023)
132 pages
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,771 ratings
$21.99Save 5%
Summary: In the shadow of WWII, three photographers—Dorothea Lange, Toyo Miyatake, and Ansel Adams—document life in a Japanese American incarceration camp. As they capture resilience and injustice, their images reveal untold stories. How do their perspectives differ, and what truths do they uncover? Explore the haunting reality of a dark chapter in history through their lenses.
Choosing Brave
Sale price
$1899
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 · 1,116 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
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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