Patchwork

by Matt de la Peña, Corinna Luyken (Illustrator)

From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a deeply moving ode to the complexity and uniqueness of every child.

In profound, uplifting verse and sumptuous artwork, beloved creators Matt de la Peña and Corinna Luyken explore the endless possibilities each child contains: A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might become a poet; a class clown may one day serve as an inspiring teacher; and today’s quiet empath might be tomorrow’s great leader. Here’s a profound and uplifting new classic with an empowering message for readers of all ages: Your story is still being written.

Genres: Picture Books, Poetry, Childrens, Inspirational, Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Storytime

48 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2022

About the author

Matt de la Peña is the New York Times best-selling, Newbery-medal-winning author of six young adult novels and four picture books. Matt received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and his BA from the University of the Pacific, where he attended school on a full athletic scholarship for basketball. de la Peña currently lives in Brooklyn, NY. He teaches creative writing and visits high schools and colleges throughout the country.

Visit Matt at: mattdelapena.com

Reviews

[Cristina Di Matteo]

Un libro bellissimo, un albo che racconta come ognuno di noi porti dentro di sé un ritmo unico, fatto di differenze, sfumature e possibilità. Con parole poetiche e immagini vibranti, invita i bambini (e gli adulti) a riconoscere la propria voce e a sentirsi parte di un insieme armonioso senza perdere la propria unicità. Unico e poetico