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She is the author-illustrator of a number of acclaimed picture books

Emily Winfield Martin’s rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children

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Julián Is a Mermaid Bala Kids people (and bear) pleaser ofWinner of a 2019 Stonewall Book AwardIn an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julin notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julin gets home, daydreaming of the magic hes seen, all he