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I'M SORRY YOU GOT MAD

Julie Kwon Kyle Lukoff

Newbery Honor-winner Kyle Lukoff explores the importance of learning to apologize.
Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words. Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying "I'm sorry." Elevated by equally charming illustrations and text, I'm Sorry You Got Mad is a journey in learning the importance of an apology that goes deeper than just words. Kyle Lukoff is the author of many books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, Too Bright To See, received a Newbery honor, the Stonewall award, and was a National Book Award finalist. His picture book When Aidan Became A Brother also won the Stonewall. He has forthcoming books about mermaids, babies, apologies, and lots of other topics. While becoming a writer he worked as a bookseller for ten years, and then nine more years as a school librarian. JULIE KWON is an artist and illustrator based in Brooklyn. A graduate of the Brown/RISD Dual-Degree program, her work is heavily inspired by the steady diet of manga, comics, and young adult novels she consumed growing up, as well as her many fond childhood memories. In her spare time, Julie enjoys reading, petting dogs, knitting and going on long walks with friends.
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Published 2024-08-27 by Dial Books

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A master class in apologies and in storytelling through words and art.

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Young readers will readily relate to Lukoff's theme, while Kwon's illustrations add a nice comic touch.

Lukoff brings an enormous sense of compassion to a lesson that even adults can struggle with.Soft hues and gentle textures bring balance to the busy school goings-on, and Jack's various moods are deftly conveyed.it's a classroom chaos that both kiddos and grown-ups will surely recognize.

Smartly told.Lukoff models good behavior for kids (and, let's face it, adults) without being lecturing or preachy. A must-have.

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[A] witty epistolary classroom drama... Polished renderings by Kwon reveal the peers' grimaces, side-eyes, and clowning, offering believable classroom context as Lukoff writes a sparkling examination of messy feelings and meaningful apologies.

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