Michelle Cuevas

SELECTED HONORS & ACCOLADES

• National Bestselling Author

• International Bestselling Author

• Books published in 20 languages worldwide

• TIME Top 10 Children’s Books of the Year

• People Magazine Best Books of the Year

• School Library Journal Best Books of the Year

• Boston Globe Best Books of the Year

• Kirkus Best Books of the Year

• Massachusetts Book Award Winner

• Premio Andersen (Italy) Winner

• Premio Giovanni Arpino (Italy) Winner

• Premio Strega (Italy) Finalist

• Flying Turtle Award (Iran) Winner

• Judy Lopez Memorial Award

• Starred Reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, and Booklist

Author

The Dreamatics

A fantastical theatre and its troupe perform a young girl’s dreams, until nightmares take over. Will one devoted stagehand be able to bring joy back into the spotlight?

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The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole

Who knew having a pet black hole could cause so much trouble? Illustrated by Michelle Cuevas.

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Confessions of an Imaginary Friend

The whimsical autobiography of an imaginary friend who doesn't know he's imaginary. Illustrated by Michelle Cuevas.

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The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles

The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles has the unique job of opening bottles found at sea and delivering the messages inside. Illustrated by Caldecott Winner Erin Stead.

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The Town of Turtle

A solitary turtle decides to make some renovations to his shell in this picture book illustrated by Caldecott Winner Cátia Chien.

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Smoot: A Rebellious Shadow

A brave shadow breaks free and finds a more colorful life in this picture book illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen Award Winner Sydney Smith.

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Beyond the Laughing Sky

"This is an impossibly lovely tale—but then, as Nashville, the soaring heart of this exquisite novel, learns, nothing is impossible when you follow your dreams. BEYOND THE LAUGHING SKY is a triumph."

—Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan

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The Masterwork of a Painting Elephant

An orphan is raised by a world-renowned elephant artist who paints holding the brush in his trunk.

Illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Ed Young.

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What Am I?

Something New!

Coming Soon!