In this enthralling and emotional palindrome picture book by Daniel Nayeri and Matt Rockefeller, a young boy grieving the loss of his mother embarks on a lushly fantastical adventure that illuminates what remains when our loved ones are gone.

All alone

He was not so brave…

His heart needed to know

The answer.

In this lyrical, heartfelt story, a young boy who’s lost all hope braves the dark forest to ask, “Mom, were you glad you were Mom?” Gorgeously illustrated, Drawn Onward gently guides readers through the depths of grief and provides comfort and hope to those who seek answers when it feels like all is lost.

PRAISE FOR DRAWN ONWARD:

  • An Indie Next Pick
  • A Junior Library Guild Selection
  • An NPR Best Books of the Year pick
  • A Kirkus Best Picture Books of 2024
ISBN: 9780063277168
Imprint: HarperAlley
On Sale: Oct 8, 2024
List price: $24.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 9.350 in (w) x 11.300 in (h) x 0.500 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / General
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
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Daniel Nayeri

Biography

Daniel Nayeri likes to read things backward even when it doesn’t make sense to do so. He is the author of several books for young readers, including Everything Sad Is Untrue (A True Story), winner of the Printz Award, and The Many Assassinations of Samir, The Seller of Dreams, winner of the Newbery Honor. He loves palindromes and pantoums equally, but neither as much as his wife and son. 

Matt Rockefeller

Biography

Matt Rockefeller is a visual storyteller inspired by adventuring in the mountains, interpretive dancing with friends, and pondering the many wonders of the universe. In addition to drawing and writing comics, he creates artwork for TV and film animation. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his family including a little dog that may or may not be a fox.

In this enthralling and emotional palindrome picture book by Daniel Nayeri and Matt Rockefeller, a young boy grieving the loss of his mother embarks on a lushly fantastical adventure that illuminates what remains when our loved ones are gone.

All alone

He was not so brave…

His heart needed to know

The answer.

In this lyrical, heartfelt story, a young boy who’s lost all hope braves the dark forest to ask, “Mom, were you glad you were Mom?” Gorgeously illustrated, Drawn Onward gently guides readers through the depths of grief and provides comfort and hope to those who seek answers when it feels like all is lost.

PRAISE FOR DRAWN ONWARD:

  • An Indie Next Pick
  • A Junior Library Guild Selection
  • An NPR Best Books of the Year pick
  • A Kirkus Best Picture Books of 2024

ISBN: 9780063277168
Imprint: HarperAlley
On Sale: Oct 8, 2024
List price: $24.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 9.350 in (w) x 11.300 in (h) x 0.500 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / General
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Daniel Nayeri

Biography

Daniel Nayeri likes to read things backward even when it doesn’t make sense to do so. He is the author of several books for young readers, including Everything Sad Is Untrue (A True Story), winner of the Printz Award, and The Many Assassinations of Samir, The Seller of Dreams, winner of the Newbery Honor. He loves palindromes and pantoums equally, but neither as much as his wife and son. 

Matt Rockefeller

Biography

Matt Rockefeller is a visual storyteller inspired by adventuring in the mountains, interpretive dancing with friends, and pondering the many wonders of the universe. In addition to drawing and writing comics, he creates artwork for TV and film animation. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his family including a little dog that may or may not be a fox.