Love, Penelope: Giveaway Winners

LOVE, PENELOPE: Giveaway Winners

14 individual books were given away to educators, school librarians, public librarians, and amazing literacy folks. With our thanks to Amulet Books!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Love, Penelope
by Joanne Rocklin
Illustrated by Lucy Knisley
Published by Amulet Books
ISBN-13: 9781419728617
Age Range: 8-12 Years

Penny is excited to welcome her new sibling, so throughout her mom’s pregnancy she writes letters to it (not it, YOU!). She introduces herself (Penelope, but she prefers “Penny”) and their moms (Sammy and Becky). She brags about their home city, Oakland, California (the weather, the Bay, and the Golden State Warriors) and shares the trials and tribulations of being a fifth-grader (which, luckily, YOU won’t have to worry about for a long time).

Penny asks little questions about her sibling’s development and starts to ask big questions about the world around her (like if and when her moms are ever going to get married “for real”).

Honest, relatable, and full of heart, Love, Penelope explores heritage, forgiveness, love, and identity through the eyes (and pen) of one memorable 10-year-old in a special year when marriage equality and an NBA championship made California a place of celebration.

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“Rocklin captures a lesser-seen slice of contemporary American urban life: how the more troubling parts of our world trickle down to and effect upper elementary students as they encounter prejudice in its many forms. Penny’s optimism and resolve is a joyous testament to our complicated world.”
—Booklist, Starred Review

ABOUT THE GUIDE

The Love, Penelope: A Guide for Readers and Educators offers discussion opportunities and classroom or book club activities on on family, community, ancestry, friendship, social injustices, and more. An interview with Kid Lit Frenzy is also included!
DOWNLOAD Love, Penelope: Guide for Readers & Educators

THE GIVEAWAY WINNERS