In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet,New York Timesbestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for imagination, exploration, and escape.

In what other place can a child “sail their dreams” and “surf the rainbow” without ever leaving the room? This ode to libraries is a celebration for everyone who loves stories, from seasoned readers to those just learning to love words, and it will have kids and parents alike imagining where their library can take them.

This inspiring read-aloud includes stunning illustrations and a note from Nikki Giovanni about the importance of libraries in her own childhood.

Nikki Giovanniis a Grammy-nominated American poet, activist, and author who has written many books of poetry for children and adults. She is the author ofEgo-tripping and Other Poems for Young People,I Am Loved, andRosa, aCaldecott Honor book.She has received some twenty-five honorary degrees, was the first recipient of the Rosa L. Parks Woman of Courage Award, and has been awarded the Langston Hughes Medal for poetry. She lives in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she is a University Distinguished Professor of poetry at Virginia Tech. Instagram: giovanni.nikki
nikki-giovanni.com

Erin Robinsonis a Fashion Designer by trade but also a trained fineartistfrom Parsons School of Design and the Corcoran School of Art. Her daydreamy, magical imagination is inspired by travel, color, texture, the feminine shape and the many shades and coifs of Brooklyn. She currently splits her time between New York City andWashington, D.C. Find her at brooklyndolly.com and on Instagram @brooklyndolly.

• Publisher:Versify (September 27, 2022)
• Language:English
• Hardcover:32 pages
• ISBN-10:0358387655
• ISBN-13:9780358387657
• Reading age:4 – 7 years
• Grade level:Preschool – 2
• Item Weight:1.42 pounds