Yes, the title of this post borrows from this gloriously AWEsome picture book (published March 3, 2026 by Scholastic Press), but I totally couldn’t resist! Both a visual treat (thank you, Susan) and an inspiring read (thank you, Chana), what makes AWE! vault into being one of the best picture books I’ve ever read is how the words and pictures meld together to create a memorable, soul stirring, heart lifting experience.
Meet Cynthia Levinson, a #kidlit Talent
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Cynthia Levinson at Kindling Words East and wanted to share her work with those of you who do not as