Counting Kindness in University of Pennsylvania’s alumni magazine
November 17, 2020
Alumni magazine of the University of Pennsylvania (Hollis’ alma mater), featured a piece about Counting Kindness
Alumni magazine of the University of Pennsylvania (Hollis’ alma mater), featured a piece about Counting Kindness
Exciting news! ‘Hello!’ has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2021, awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book in terms of illustration.
Dutch LOWAN foundation is offering a copy of the book to schools who describe the special initiatives they have to welcome young newcomer/immigrant students.
During Children’s Book Week, Hollis visited the International School of Amsterdam to share Hello! during remote sessions with the students.
The Italian edition of Hello! / Counting Kindness & its title have been announced! After a lot of covid-related delay, Tutti Contano! will finally be available in Italy in January 2021. The editor of Edizioni Clichy presented the book as
Watch the sign language version on youtube or on our Extras page!
Meeting with the wonderful John Adams Institute team to discuss events in the time of corona… and my book. Hollis Kurman publishes picture book
Proud and pleased that Counting Kindness is out today in the US!
Stopped by ABC @americanbookcenterabc to sign copies of my book (and buy someone else’s!), a great way to kick off #independentbookstoreday
This summer, Hollis attended the SCBWI online Summer Spectacular for children’s book writers and illustrators. A, of course, COVID-proof online conference featuring “The biggest end brightest stars in the children’s litarature galaxy”, with keynotes, panels and more. Great experience!
What happens at the Summer Spectacular doesn’t necessarily have to stay there. Lots of books by participants are available at their bookstore, amongst which: Click each cover to visit its page in the store!
“A unique counting book that’s full of empathy and hope for children everywhere.”
“This counting book by Hollis Kurman with illustrations by Barroux is a poignant book that centres on themes of migration, refugees and inclusivity…Not only is this beautifully illustrated, it educates children in a number of ways and is a great addition to an inclusive bookshelf.”
“The warmth of the beautiful illustrations enhance the simple text enabling young readers to follow the journey of this refugee family and encouraging them to join in with counting… a gentle introduction to the plight of refugee children for the very young. It could provide the perfect starting point for conversations about this important topic in educational settings and at home.”
“A beautiful and unusual counting book redolent with empathy and inclusivity. (…) …this is an outstanding example of how a deceptively simple picturebook can develop empathy and understanding. Highly recommended.”
Otter-Barry Books on twitter on the U.K. launch of Hello!:
The June 15 Amnesty International UK newsletter for Refugee Week featured Hello!, pointing readers to the read aloud and the Q&A. Here is an excerpt: Things to do from home or share during Refugee Week Keep an eye on our social
Hollis’ poem ‘And Now’ has been published on Global Poemic, with art work by Eva Mantell.
“It’s a perfect situation book and also a lovely read.”
As Chairperson of the Ivy Circle, Hollis shared a message with Ivy Circle members regarding systemic racism and the brutal death of George Floyd.
On June 15, at the start of World Refugee Week, Dutch publisher Rubinstein is launching the special counting book Iedereen telt mee!
New Zealand-based poet Sophia Wilson quotes Hollis’ poem Oxygen in an article about loss and love in times of Covid-19.
Now available in French! ‘Salut les p’tits amis! Un livre pour apprendre à compter et à être solidaire’ launched in France on 20 May 2020.
Hollis has joined the Supervisory Board / Raad van Toezicht of Save the Children Netherlands.