How Otherworldly!
Miles Morales, Earth 1610’s Spider-man, is voiced by this actor in the Spider-Verse movies–he’s pretty Dope.
Who is Shameik Moore?
This inaugural recipient of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award was honored for his innovative work with the picture book form. You can say he made a wild rumpus.
Who is Maurice Sendak?
While inspired by this magical portal series, David Robertson’s Misewa Saga centers Indigenous culture and has no Turkish delight.
What are the Chronicles of Narnia?
During her childhood, this 2018 ALMA recipient moved from South Carolina to Brooklyn, which is depicted in one of her novels.
Who is Jacqueline Woodson?
The eponymous protagonist of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky trains in this sport.
What is boxing?
The Argentinian illustrator and singer Marisol Misenta, who publishes and performs as Isol, received the award in 2013. Her first book, Vida de Perros, is about the lives of these furry companions.
What are dogs?
A Blade So Black, a retelling of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, is set in this peach-loving American city.
What is Atlanta?
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation, founded in this down-under country in 2011, was last year’s laureate.
What is Australia?
In the 2021 Mark Oshiro novel, Hector hides from bullies by running into a janitor’s closet, which leads to a magic room.
This picturebook artist from South Korea received the ALMA in 2020. Her books include Magic Candies and The Bath Fairy.
Baek Heena
(Heena Baek in West)