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Mike Curato


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MIKE was born and raised in the suburbs of New York City. He has been drawing ever since he could hold a pencil. Mike attended Syracuse University and has a BFA in Illustration. After college, he moved to Seattle, where he eventually began a career as a graphic designer. You can see examples of Mike's design work here. In 2012, Mike finally achieved his lifelong goal of becoming a published author & illustrator of children's books when Henry Holt Books for Young Readers (MacMillan) offered him a 3-book deal featuring his character, Little Elliot. The first book in the series, Little Elliot, Big City, debuted August 26th, 2014. Mike currently lives in Brooklyn, NY. ...more

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What Are You?

It’s a question I’ve been asked my whole life. And now, it’s a book that I illustrated. Written by Christian Trimmer, What Are You? is an introduction to talking about being mixed-race. Though it is imperative that we talk about race with kids, the topic can often feel too heavy to find an entry point. However, I think our book offers a light opportunity to begin a conversation.

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Average rating: 4.22 · 18,788 ratings · 3,599 reviews · 21 distinct worksSimilar authors
Flamer

4.32 avg rating — 7,808 ratings — published 2020 — 9 editions
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Little Elliot, Big City (Li...

4.19 avg rating — 2,405 ratings — published 2014 — 15 editions
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Little Elliot, Big Family (...

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Little Elliot, Fall Friends...

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Little Elliot, Big Fun (Lit...

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Where Is Bina Bear?

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Merry Christmas, Little Ell...

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“And although living is scary when we continue to suffer, I would do it all over again to be able to write this book for you. To hope. To dream. To want love. These are dangerous acts. Fear and hope are bound up together inside of us, alongside our flaws and our divinity. In this darkness, we can find an inner light to guide us. And there is light in you, even if you can't see it.”
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