{"id":2941,"date":"2023-08-16T16:24:05","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T16:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galltzacker.com\/rights\/?page_id=2941"},"modified":"2025-08-20T17:21:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T17:21:20","slug":"brittany-thurman","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/galltzacker.com\/rights\/brittany-thurman\/","title":{"rendered":"Brittany J. Thurman"},"content":{"rendered":"
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COME CATCH A DREAM<\/h3>\n

\n November 2025,\n Greenwillow\/HarperCollins,\n 40 pp <\/p>\n\n

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Nothing is impossible\u2014not even being brave enough to ice skate again after a fall! With a poetic text and dazzling illustrations,\u00a0Come Catch a Dream<\/em>\u00a0will appeal to every child chasing their dream, and fans of\u00a0The Snowy Day, Jabari Jumps,\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0After the Fall<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

A young Black child passes an ice rink every day walking home with Momma. Last year, the rink was tricky. It looked clear and smooth, but felt rough and rude after a fall. Brrr! Ouch! Even so, the child hasn\u2019t been able to stop thinking about that rink. The young skater is determined to do something for the first time: a spin on the ice. Because, as Momma says, nothing is impossible.<\/p>\r\n

Award-winning author Brittany J. Thurman\u2019s rich use of language and rhythm makes for a text that is perfect for reading aloud, while illustrator Islenia Mil\u2019s vibrant artwork captures the anticipation and excitement of a winter day at the ice rink. For fans of Gaia Cornwall and Dan Santat.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

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FOREVER AND ALWAYS<\/h3>\n

\n January 2024,\n Greenwillow\/HarperCollins,\n 40 pp <\/p>\n\n

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In this lyrical picture book from two breakout picture book creators, a young Black child waits for\u2014and worries about\u2014her father while he\u2019s away from home. A sensitive, poignant portrayal of a family\u2019s worries, joys, and comforts, to sit alongside books by Jacqueline Woodson and Christian Robinson.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Every night when Daddy gets home from work, Olivia gives him a big hug and knows that the evening will be full of love\u2014and fun. Together, she, Daddy, and Momma will make a feast for dinner, clean up, dance to old-school tunes, and read stories. But every morning when Daddy goes to work, Olivia worries, worries, worries. Be safe, she and Momma tell him. But what if he isn\u2019t? Sometimes other people aren\u2019t, like the people Olivia sees on the news. Thud, thud, thud, goes Olivia\u2019s heart. Thump, thump, thump, all through the long day, until she hears the jangle of Daddy\u2019s keys announcing he\u2019s home.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n

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KIRKUS<\/strong> – “A balm for little ones grappling with harsh realities.”<\/p>\n

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL<\/strong> – “So understated that it\u2019s sure to give flight to discussions, this book offers a reality right out of the headlines, but by leaving it child-sized has a huge impact. A necessary title.”<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n

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