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Big

by Vashti Harrison

Caldecott Medal · 2024 · WinnerCoretta Scott · 2024 · HonorNational Book · 2023 · Shortlist
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Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersChildren'sISBN 9780316472029

Award History

AwardYearStatus
Caldecott Medal2024Winner
Coretta Scott King Book AwardsAuthor Award2024Honor
National Book Award for Young People's Literature2023Shortlist

About This Book

A picture book about a young girl learning to make space for her big feelings rather than being overwhelmed by them. Harrison's bold, expressive illustrations bring emotional complexity to a universal experience. Winner of the 2024 Caldecott Medal.

About the Author

Vashti HarrisonUS

Vashti Harrison is an American author and illustrator born in Virginia. She won the 2024 Caldecott Medal for *Big*, a bold and emotional picture book about a young girl learning to accept her feelings. She is also the creator of the bestselling *Little Leaders* series celebrating trailblazing figures in history.

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