Winner, Picture Books
A 2024 CBC Children's Favorites WinnerA 2024 CBC Librarian Favorites WinnerA 2024 CBC Teacher Favorites WinnerEric Hoffer Book Awards, 2024 Grand Prize WinnerNautilus Book Awards, 2024 Gold WinnerThe Book Fest, 2024 Gold Winner for Children's HistoricalThe Book Fest, 2024 Silver Winner for Best Picture Book2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Silver WinnerIBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards 2024 Finalist Alithia Ramirez dreamed of studying art in ParisShe drew the world as it should be--full of color and joy, creativity and fun. From her teachers to her family and friends, Alithia shared her gifts with an open heart. Being an artist is never easy, but she drew every day to practice her skills and help everyone feel the love that art can bring.
Written to honor Alithia and all the lives affected by the Uvalde school tragedy,
Alithia Ramirez Was an Artist will help preserve the memory of this talented young girl through her story and her artwork.