Taking Up Space author-Mickey Rapkin 1993 Caldecott Medal Winner

1993 Caldecott Medal Winner

But as Arthur gets closer to the real story

award-winning illustrator Javaka Steptoe's vivid text and bold artwork echoing Basquiat's own introduce young readers to the powerful message that art doesn't always have to be neat or clean--and definitely not inside the lines--to be beautiful

She knows only this handsome prince

With the fates of humans and demons at odds

Taking Up Space author-Mickey Rapkin 1993 Caldecott Medal WinnerSarah loves basketball more than anything. Crushing it on the court makes her feel like she matters. And it's the only thing that helps her ignore how much it hurts when her mom forgets to feed her. But lately Sarah can't even play basketball right. She's slower now and missing shots she should be able to make. Her body doesn't feel like it's her own anymore. She's worried that changing herself back to how she used to be is the only way she can take