Winner of the 2023 Paterson Prize Books for Young People

and stories about being true to you who are

the first young adult graphic novel from award-winning comics creator K

Sixteen-year-old Amina Conteh has always believed in using her voice as her weapon—even when it gets her into trouble

only one leaves her speechless: Mira

Dancing with Water Young Adult Winner of the 2023 PatersonAn intergenerational story about a nonbinary child who learns the tradition of well digging in this picture book about community, hope, and protecting the Earths water. As soon as Kits old enough to ride in Grandpa's truck, they begin joining him to dig wells for their community. Grandpa is magic. He can feel the weather in his bones, and hes able to dance with water. With just a tree branch in his hand, Grandpa sways and spins over the land until he