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Doug Salati

DOUG SALATI is the critically acclaimed creator of the 2023 Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, Hot Dog. He is also the illustrator of Tomie dePaola's In a Small Kingdom and Matthew Farina's Lawrence in the Fall, an Ezra Jack Keats Honor Book, which the Wall Street Journal described as a "handsome excursion." Doug graduated from the Illustration as Visual Essay master’s program at the School of Visual Arts in 2014 and was a 2015 Sendak Fellow. His illustration work has been recognized by 3x3 Illustration, American Illustration, and the Society of Illustrators. He lives and works in New York City.
Words with Wings and Magic Things
Hot Dog

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Words with Wings and Magic Things
Hot Dog

Heatwave

A picture book from an award-winning artist that uses vibrant reds and blues to stunningly evoke the intensity of a heatwave and the refreshing relief that comes with an unexpected downpour of a cooling rain. Sweltering. Sweating. It’s 100 degrees… even in the shade. Games are canceled, temperatures reach record highs. The sun is hot.

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Heatwave

Hot Dog

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE 2023 CALDECOTT MEDAL • This glowing and playful picture book features an overheated—and overwhelmed—pup who finds his calm with some sea, sand, and fresh air. Destined to become a classic! NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • Publishers Weekly • Kirkus Reviews • New York Public Library “An utter joy from

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Hot Dog

Congrats to Our ALA Award Winners!

We are privileged to publish so many incredible books for young readers that have been honored this year by the American Library Association! Congratulations to all of our authors and illustrators who continue to create outstanding work for children and teens. Explore some of our award-winning titles below, and see a full list of this

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