"The sensitive third-person narrative details Violet’s thoughts and emotions throughout the story and reveals Mira’s in the happy ending.
"Valentine’s Day brings a shy child named Violet the chance to connect with her crush, Mira, in Sullivan Wild’s uplifting wintry tale.a race through the snow-choreographically captured with dancelike grace in Chua’s simple, light-filled watercolors-brings the duo together at last, making the holiday one of joyful acceptance." "The gentle, child-friendly romance at the heart of the story is a perfect celebration of courage and queerness, and earnest, awkward Violet is a protagonist every reader will root for." - Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW Charlene now lives with her husband (and cats!) in Hamilton, Ontario. She is also the author-illustrator of Hug? When they are not making art, they enjoy cooking, reading, and playing with their cats. Elizabeth Warren and the Amy Wu book series. Learn more: Charlene Chua (she/they) is the illustrator of several picture books, including Pinkie Promises by Sen. Originally from frosty Minnesota, she now lives wherever her wife is stationed, recently in San Antonio, Texas and then Italy with a flock of spirited hens. She has previously worked as an educator, bookseller, volunteer radio host, and creator of children’s literature events. Her debut picture book The Amazing Idea of You was illustrated by Mary Lundquist. Love, Violet, illustrated by Charlene Chua, was a Stonewall Book Award winner, Charlotte Huck Honor Book, Lambda Literary Award Finalist, and Bookstagang’s Best of 2022 winner for Future Classics and Community Favorites.
Capturing the girls’ distinct personalities, the illustrations glow with warm, delicate colors… An appealing picture book for reading aloud, particularly in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day.Charlotte Sullivan Wild is the author of several picture books.
“The sensitive third-person narrative details Violet’s thoughts and emotions throughout the story and reveals Mira’s in the happy ending. “Valentine’s Day brings a shy child named Violet the chance to connect with her crush, Mira, in Sullivan Wild’s uplifting wintry tale…a race through the snow-choreographically captured with dancelike grace in Chua’s simple, light-filled watercolors-brings the duo together at last, making the holiday one of joyful acceptance.” “The gentle, child-friendly romance at the heart of the story is a perfect celebration of courage and queerness, and earnest, awkward Violet is a protagonist every reader will root for.” - Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW Download an activity kit for Love, Violet!
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