I Am Loved

“A legendary pair presents a volume of verse worth remembering. An awe-inspiring compilation of poetry and art that will bring readers back again and again.”The Horn Book Magazine
“A joyful and broad reflection of love’s many faces.”Publishers Weekly
“This picture-book poetry collection for children contains a selection of [Giovanni’s] work that celebrates all manner of love, and it is beautifully illustrated by the equally renown Bryan.”Booklist
“The two masters together deliver another powerful addition to their separate, award-winning catalogs.”Kirkus Reviews

Newbery Award honoree Ashley Bryan has hand-selected a dozen of National Book Award winner Nikki Giovanni’s poems to illustrate with his inimitable flourish.

There is nothing more important to a child than to feel loved, and this gorgeous gathering of poems written by Nikki Giovanni celebrates exactly that. Hand-selected by Newbery honoree Ashley Bryan, he has, with his masterful flourish of color, shape, and movement, added a visual layering that drums the most important message of all to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: You are loved. You are loved. You are loved. As a bonus, one page is mirrored, so children reading the book can see exactly who is loved—themselves!