News & Reviews
Announcing the 2022 Own Voices, Own Stories Award Season
Cherry Lake Publishing Group is pleased to announce the second season of its annual Own Voices, Own Stories Award. Launched by Cherry Lake Publishing Group’s imprint, Sleeping Bear Press, the Award recognizes new authors from BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ communities with a mission to highlight the universal experience of our shared humanity through diverse and multifaceted experiences.
Kwame Alexander & Tim Bower’s Acoustic Roosters Barnyard Boogie Starring Indigo Blume Takes the Stage at the Kennedy Center!
Premiering November 18-27. Tickets on sale now!
Own Voices, Own Stories Award Winners
Cherry Lake Publishing Group is thrilled to announce the 2021 recipients of its annual Own Voices, Own Stories Award. Launched earlier this year by Cherry Lake Publishing Group’s imprint, Sleeping Bear Press, the award recognizes new authors from BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ communities with a mission to highlight the universal experience of our shared humanity through diverse and multifaceted experiences.
The Seattle Book Review 5 Star Review: A Teacher Like You
"This book spoke to my heart because I have been a schoolteacher, bible class teacher and now I’m a parent and homeschool teacher. This just felt like a big hug reminding me that whether in the classroom or at home what I do is important. I think it’s a great message for kids too … Age Recommendation: Three to one-hundred years old.”
The San Francisco Book Review 5 Star Review: Don't Call Me Fuzzybutt!
“Robin Newman has written a laugh-out-loud story that little ones will want to hear over and over. It is funny, sweet, and hopeful. The illustrations by Susan Batori are so much fun and filled with details that will keep little eyes on the pages. This is a real winner. Don’t miss it."
2022 Grand Canyon Reader Award Nominee: Winged Wonders: Solving the Monarch Migration Mystery
Winged Wonders: Solving the Monarch Migration Mystery has been nominated in the nonfiction book category for the 2022 Grand Canyon Reader Award! Congratulations to author Meeg Pincus and illustrator Yas Imamura!
2022 Grand Canyon Reader Award Nominee: Otis P. Oliver Protests
Otis P. Oliver Protests has been nominated for the picture book category of the 2022 Grand Canyon Reader Award! Congratulations to author Keri Claiborne Boyle and illustrator Daniel Duncan!
2021 NY State Reading Association Charlotte Award Winner: Write On, Irving Berlin!
Write On, Irving Berlin! has won the NY State Reading Association’s Charlotte Award for the Intermediate Level! Congratulations to author Leslie Kimmelman and illustrator David C. Gardner!
2021 Irma S. Black Award Silver Medalist: Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story
Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story is an Irma S. Black Award silver medalist. Congratulations to author Shana Keller and illustrator Kayla Stark!
2021 Irma Black Contender: Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story
Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story was announced to be a contender for the 2021 Irma Black award. Congratulations to author Shana Keller and illustrator Kayla Stark!