{"product_id":"love-violet-9780374313722","title":"Love, Violet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStonewall Book Award Winner\u003cbr\u003eLambda Literary Award Finalist\u003cbr\u003eCharlotte Huck Honor Book \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for Valentine's Day, \u003ci\u003eLove, Violet \u003c\/i\u003eby Charlotte Sullivan Wild and Charlene Chua is a touching picture book about friendship and the courage it takes to share your feelings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly one person\u003cbr\u003emakes Violet's heart skip \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOf all the kids in Violet's class, only one leaves her speechless: \u003ci\u003eMira\u003c\/i\u003e, the girl with the cheery laugh who races like the wind. If only they could adventure together! But every time Violet tries to tell Mira how she feels, Violet goes shy. As Valentine's Day approaches, Violet is determined to tell Mira just how special she is. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharlene Chua's luminous watercolors bring to life this sweet and gentle picture book about friendship, love, and the courage it takes to share your heart.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharlotte Sullivan Wild \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of several picture books. \u003ci\u003eLove, Violet\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Charlene Chua, was a Stonewall Book Award winner, Charlotte Huck Honor Book, Lambda Literary Award Finalist, and Bookstagang's Best of 2022 winner for Future Classics and Community Favorites. Her debut picture book \u003ci\u003eThe Amazing Idea of You\u003c\/i\u003e was illustrated by Mary Lundquist. She has previously worked as an educator, bookseller, volunteer radio host, and creator of children's literature events. Originally from frosty Minnesota, she now lives wherever her wife is stationed, recently in San Antonio, Texas and then Italy with a flock of spirited hens. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharlene Chua \u003c\/b\u003e(she\/they) is the illustrator of several picture books, including \u003ci\u003ePinkie Promises\u003c\/i\u003e by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the \u003ci\u003eAmy Wu \u003c\/i\u003ebook series, and the Lambda Literary Honor and Stonewall Book Award Winner \u003ci\u003eLove, Violet\u003c\/i\u003e by Charlotte Sullivan Wild\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eShe is also the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHug? \u003c\/i\u003eWhen they are not making art, they enjoy cooking, reading, and playing with their cats. Charlene now lives with her husband (and cats!) in Hamilton, Ontario.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50608414916882,"sku":"9780374313722","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d737f9d4-9e11-4b67-9df2-2e4365d35157.jpg?v=1732321118","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/love-violet-9780374313722","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}