I Am Loved

“A legendary pair presents a volume of verse worth remembering. An awe-inspiring compilation of poetry and art that will bring readers back again and again.”The Horn Book Magazine “A joyful and broad reflection of love’s many faces.”Publishers Weekly “This picture-book poetry collection for children contains a selection of Giovanni’s work that celebrates all manner of love, and it is beautifully illustrated by the equally renown Bryan.”Booklist “The two masters together deliver another powerful addition to their separate, award-winning catalogs.”Kirkus Reviews Newbery Award honoree Ashley Bryan has hand-selected a dozen of National Book Award winner Nikki Giovanni’s poems to illustrate with his inimitable flourish. There is nothing more important to a child than to feel loved, and this gorgeous gathering of poems written by Nikki Giovanni celebrates exactly that. Hand-selected by Newbery honoree Ashley Bryan, he has, with his masterful flourish of color, shape, and movement, added a visual layering that drums the most important message of all to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: You are loved. You are loved. You are loved. As a bonus, one page is mirrored, so children reading the book can see exactly who is loved—themselves!