Dear Mr. Dickens by Nancy Churnin (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Dear Mr. Dickens by Nancy Churnin, Bethany Stancliffe Eliza Davis believed in speaking up for what was right, even if it meant telling Charles Dickens he was wrong. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description *2021 Winner of the National Jewish Book Award in the Childrens Literature Category**2022 Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor for Picture Books**Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Younger Readers 2021**The Best Jewish Childrens Books of 2021, Tablet Magazine* In Eliza Daviss day, Charles Dickens was the most celebrated living writer in England. But some of his books reflected a prejudice that was all too common at the time: prejudice against Jewish people. Eliza was Jewish, and her heart hurt to see a Jewish character in Oliver Twist portrayed as ugly and selfish. She wanted to speak out about how unfair that was, even if it meant speaking out against the great man himself. So she wrote a letter to Charles Dickens. What happened next is history. Author Biography Nancy Churnin is the award-winning author of multiple picture book biographies. The former theater critic for the Dallas Morning News and Los Angeles Times San Diego Edition, shes now a full-time writer and peace negotiator between her dog and cats. She lives in North Texas.Bethany Stancliffe grew up in the Rockies and studied art and illustration at Brigham Young University-Idaho. When shes not painting, she enjoys exploring outside with her son, Max, and creating original stories with her husband. Review 2021 National Jewish Book Award Winner - Childrens Picture Book 2022 Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor for Picture Books Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Younger Readers 2021 The Best Jewish Childrens Books of 2021, Tablet Magazine A Junior Library Guild Selection March 2022 The Best Childrens Books of the Year 2022, Bank Street College 2022 First Place--Childrens Book Nonfiction, Press Women of Texas 2022 First Place--Childrens Book Nonfiction, National Federation of Press Women 2024 Garden State Childrens Book Award Nominee"Churnin presents this well-researched, little-known episode to young readers in simple, direct language that both conveys Elizas pain and her determination to right a wrong and provides them with a thoughtful comparison to their own time. A fascinating bit of history and much food for thought."--Kirkus Reviews"Stancliffes inviting illustrations with a lush palette are interspersed with black-and-white drawings that evoke Dickenss era. Churnins language also echoes the period and includes direct quotes from the pairs seven letters."--The Horn Book, Book BundlesSTARRED REVIEW! "Not only is this historical account well written, Stancliffes illustrations powerfully transport readers back to the era. An important addition to libraries that fills a gap about anti-Semitism and confronting prejudice."--School Library Journal starred review Long Description 2021 National Jewish Book Award Winner - Childrens Picture Book 2022 Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor for Picture Books Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Younger Readers 2021 The Best Jewish Childrens Books of 2021, Tablet Magazine A Junior Library Guild Selection March 2022 The Best Childrens Books of the Year 2022, Bank Street College 2022 First Place--Childrens Book Nonfiction, Press Women of Texas 2022 First Place--Childrens Book Nonfiction, National Federation of Press Women Eliza Davis believed in speaking up for what was right. Even if it meant telling Charles Dickens he was wrong. In Eliza Daviss day, Charles Dickens was the most celebrated living writer in England. But some of his books reflected a prejudice that was all too common at the time: prejudice against Jewish people. Eliza was Jewish, and her heart hurt to see a Jewish character in Oliver Twist portrayed as ugly and selfish. She wanted to speak out about how unfair that was, even if it meant speaking out against the great man himself. So she wrote a letter to Charles Dickens. What happened next is history. Review Quote STARRED REVIEW! "Not only is this historical account well written, Stancliffes illustrations powerfully transport readers back to the era. An important addition to libraries that fills a gap about anti-Semitism and confronting prejudice."--School Library Journal starred review Details ISBN0807515302 Author Bethany Stancliffe Publisher Albert Whitman & Company Language English Year 2021 Illustrator Bethany Stancliffe ISBN-10 0807515302 ISBN-13 9780807515303 Format Hardcover Pages 32 Publication Date 2021-10-01 Imprint Albert Whitman & Company Illustrations Illustrations, color Series Albert Whitman Co UK Release Date 2021-10-01 Place of Publication Morton Grove Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-10-01 NZ Release Date 2021-10-01 US Release Date 2021-10-01 DEWEY 823.8 Audience Children / Juvenile Audience Age 4-8 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158405879;

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