3. mythology-based fantasy
5. books including popular characters from other media
6. early readers instead of picture books or board books
8. books in diary and journal format
9. special-needs protagonists
10. paranormal romance including non-vampire characters
Best Illustrated Books
HERE COMES THE GARBAGE BARGE!, by Jonah Winter; illustrated by Red Nose Studio
CHILDREN MAKE TERRIBLE PETS, written and illustrated by Peter Brown.
SEASONS, written and illustrated by Blexbolex
SHADOW, by Suzy Lee.
BUSING BREWSTER, by Richard Michelson; illustrated by R. G. Roth
BIG RED LOLLIPOP, by Rukhsana Khan; illustrated by Sophie Blackall
HENRY IN LOVE, written and illustrated by Peter McCarty
A SICK DAY FOR AMOS McGEE, by Philip C. Stead; illustrated by Erin E. Stead
SUBWAY, written and illustrated by Christoph Niemann
BINK & GOLLIE, by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee; illustrated by Tony Fucile.
Happy writing,
Martina







