From Archie to Zack
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

From Archie to Zack

Written and illustrated by Vincent Kirsch · Written by Vincent X. Kirsch

Archie struggles to confess his feelings to Zack through hidden letters.

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40 pages· 288 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~170L
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Bookroo's summary

Archie and Zack are inseparable, sharing every moment from school to bike rides. Yet, Archie can't find the right words to express his feelings for Zack. He writes letters, hiding them away, unsure of how to reveal his heart. As friends discover these secret notes, they know exactly who they're meant for. Will Archie find the courage to share his true feelings? This whimsical tale captures the essence of young love and the bravery it takes to speak from the heart.

From the publisher

An unapologetic celebration of friendship and first crushes

“Archie loves Zack!”

“Zack loves Archie!”

Everyone said it was so.

But Archie hasn’t told Zack yet. And Zack hasn’t told Archie. They spend just about every minute together: walking to and from school, doing science and art projects, practicing for marching band, learning to ride bikes, and so much more.

Over the course of a few months, Archie tries to write a letter to Zack to tell him how he feels: “_From A to Z._” None of his drafts sound quite right, so he hides them all away. One by one, Archie’s friends (Zelda, Zinnia, and Zuzella) find the letters . . . but they know exactly whom they’re meant for.

This new picture book from Vincent X. Kirsch celebrates young, queer love in a whimsical, kid-friendly way.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
288
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~170L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.6
F&P level
~F
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
511615
Publication
Published
November 10, 2020
First published
December 29, 2020
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Illustration details
The illustrations in this book were made with watercolor, Black Star ink, and graphite and colored pencil on 140-lb. hot press watercolor paper.
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419743672
OCLC
1140780423

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