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i wish you knew / ojalá supieras
by jackie azúa kramer
illustrated by magdalena mora
roaring brook press
May 11, 2021
Book Club June 2021 Pick
A story about deportation, divided families, and the importance of community in the midst of uncertainty.
"...poignant" - Kirkus Reviews
"...compassionate" - School Library Journal
"A meditation..." - Booklist
the boy and the gorilla
by jackie azúa kramer
illustrated by cindy derby
candlewick press
October 13th, 2020
winner of 2021 scbwi crystal kite award
A quietly thoughtful story of a young boy struggling with grief, and the imaginary gorilla who helps him find a path to healing.
"Luminous" - Kirkus -starred review
"...miraculous"- Publishers Weekly- starred review
"...magnificent" - BCCB- starred review
Prunella wakes up on the morning of her birthday and announces, “I’m a big kid now.” She doesn’t want to do any of the things she usually loves. “That’s for babies!” she announces.
“Lulling language, key bedtime trigger words & gentle repetition are sure to help tiny eyes close. Children will enjoy witnessing Little Mouse's mischief & that of his many toys. A common nighttime predicament with a few not-so-common solutions.” - Kirkus Reviews
how lilly ate the rainbow
when lilly gets a school assignment on healthy eating, she has one reaction- BORING!
Coming Soon!
dorothy and herbert -the story of ordinary people and their extraordinary collection of art
by jackie azúa kramer
illustrated by julia breckenreid
October 5th 2021
miles won't smile
by jackie azúa kramer
illustrated by martina schachenhuber
fall 2021
we are one
by jackie azúa kramer
illustrated by raissa figueroa and nina mata
two lions/amazon
spring 2022
manolo and the unicorn
by jackie azúa kramer and jonah kramer
illustrated by zach manbeck
cameron kids/abrams
spring 2023