Everything in Its Place

Name: Everything in Its Place
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593378823
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A Story of Books and Belonging

By Pauline David-Sax and Charnelle Pinkney Barlow

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Summary

Everything in Its Place by Pauline David-Sax and Charnelle Pinkney Barlow is a heartwarming children's book that follows Nicky, a young girl passionate about organising and categorising the world around her. As she learns the importance of embracing new experiences and stepping outside her comfort zone, the story beautifully illustrates themes of friendship, acceptance, and self-discovery. It perfectly blends an engaging narrative with delightful illustrations, offering a relatable and inspiring adventure for young readers.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you love stories about self-discovery and creativity, especially for young readers. It explores themes of organisation and finding one's unique way in the world, complemented by charming illustrations. Perfect for children who enjoy engaging tales with thoughtful messages.

"A shy girl who feels most at home in the school library gains the courage to extend herself to others when she encounters a group of unique, diverse, inspiring women at the diner where her mother works"--

Description

An inspiring and poetic story about reading, libraries, and overcoming social anxiety to find self-acceptance.

An inspiring and poetic story about reading, libraries, and overcoming shyness to find community.

I gather the books in my arms, and give them a hug. "Welcome back," I whisper.

Nicky is a shy girl who feels most at home in the safe space of her school library, but the library closes for a week and Nicky is forced to face her social anxiety. When she meets a group of unique, diverse, inspiring women at her mother's diner—members of a women's motorcycle club—Nicky realizes that being different doesn't have to mean being alone, and that there's a place for everyone.

Book lovers of all ages will find inspiration in this beautiful love letter to reading—and how words help us find empathy and connections with the world around us.

★ Ezra Jack Keats Award Honor

A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century

An Atlanta Parent Best Book of the Year

A RISE- A Feminist Book Project Reading List selection

An Association for Library Service to Children Notable Book

Maine Chickadee Award nominee, 2023-24

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Everything in Its Place is praised for its emotionally insightful writing and unique artwork that mirrors a personal scrapbook. It is recognised for addressing themes of solitude and friendship in a way that resonates with shy, book-loving children. The book is highlighted as a must-read for children, offering a heartfelt portrayal of finding companionship.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593378823

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

Collections

Charnelle Pinkney Barlow Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Pauline David-Sax Penguin Books

About the Author

PAULINE DAVID-SAX is a playwright, author, and educator living in Brooklyn. Sheworked in New York City public schools for eighteen years before turning her attention to writing. Everything in Its Place is Pauline's debut children's book and was inspired by her friendship with the Sirens Women's Motorcycle Club in New York City. Pauline's play How We Survived was awarded the 2020 Jane Chambers Prize and her play Cotton's Tale was selected as a finalist for the 2021 Susan Glaspell Contest.Follow Pauline on Twitter at@Pauline_D_S. CHARNELLE PINKNEY BARLOW grew up surrounded by art, and was inspired by the world of watercolor. She received her BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts and her MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay from the School of Visual Arts. Charnelle's children's book illustrations include Everything in its Place and The Real Santa.Charnelle lives in Indianapolis with her husband. When she's not drawing, she is baking, sewing, or reading with a cup of tea by her side. Find her online at callmechartreuse.com and follow her on Instagram at @callmechartreuse.