A Sky-Blue Bench

鈥淎 Sky-Blue Bench,鈥 written by Bahram Rahman, illustrated by Peggy Collins and published by Pajama Press, Inc.

A Sky-Blue Bench

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Set in Afghanistan, this brightly illustrated picture book shows readers the power of determination and cooperation. Living with war has impacted many aspects of Aria’s life, including the absence of benches in her school. Her prosthetic leg makes it impossible for her to sit on the floor with her classmates. Using her wit and resources, Aria builds a bench for herself, inspiring her classmates to do the same.

Details

ISBN:

9781772782226

Awards Won

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A circular medallion in blue and silver. In the center, children hold hands and encircle a small world, all in silver. Words at the top read "Schneider Family Book Award" in silver script, and repeated in silver Braille at the bottom. Schneider Family Book Award

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The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.

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2022 - Honor(s)