Big (2024)

Winner of the 2024 Caldecott Medal and a New York Times bestseller, Big is a deeply moving story about fitting in, standing out, and embracing joyful acceptance. Created by award-winning author and illustrator Vashti Harrison, this powerful picture book honors the complexity of growing up in a world that sends mixed messages about who you should be.

With spare text and luminous illustrations, Harrison traces a child's journey toward self-love while revealing how words can wound - and how they can also heal. Tender and affirming, this unforgettable story celebrates the strength it takes to be fully, unapologetically yourself.