Transatlantic is proud to share that DEAR MR. G by Christine Evans, illustrated by Gracey Zhang has received an Honor at the 2024 Crystal Kite Awards, in the California & Hawaii Division!
The Crystal Kite Award is given by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) each year to recognize great books from the 70 SCBWI regions around the world. Along with the SCBWI Golden Kite Awards, the Crystal Kite Awards are chosen by other children’s book writers and illustrators, making them the only peer-given awards in publishing for young readers.
Each SCBWI member votes for their favorite book from a nominated author in their region that was published in the previous calendar year.
About DEAR MR. G:
A gentle and moving story about an intergenerational friendship between a young child and their neighbor told through a series of letters, for fans of Ida, Always.
When Jackson’s soccer ball accidentally lands in his neighbor’s rose bush, he thinks he’s ruined Mr. Graham’s roses forever. So he quickly writes a letter to Mr. Graham that blossoms into a marvelous friendship. Jackson writes letters, highlighting the everyday moments to make them feel larger than life, and Mr. G keeps writing back until the very end of his life, encouraging Jackson to live each day to the fullest.
This breathtakingly beautiful epistolary story shows the strength of letter-writing and intergenerational bonds. The text is accompanied by tender and evocative artwork to remind us that even as seasons change, our loved ones always stay in our hearts.
Christine Evans is the author of Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist and Emily’s Idea. She is a British expat living in California with her husband and family. She invites you to visit her at pinwheelsandstories.com.
Christine Evans is represented by Elizabeth Bennett.
Congratulations Christine!