The Deepest Blue
Will be published approx. on 16. July 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-06-325138-0 (ISBN)
Description
From acclaimed author Shauntay Grant and Caldecott Honor-winning artist Daniel Minter comes a stunning picture book in which a young girl dives to uncover a sunken slave ship. Expressive verse and beautiful artwork serve as a tribute to both heritage and history, while shining a light on the real divers who explore these shipwrecks.
* To convey the feeling of descending to the depths of the ocean, this book is meant to be read vertically *
A past
that's passed from me
to you:
the dearest,
darkest,
deepest blue.
* To convey the feeling of descending to the depths of the ocean, this book is meant to be read vertically *
A past
that's passed from me
to you:
the dearest,
darkest,
deepest blue.
Reviews / Votes
"Here's a book you can read again and again. This stunningly beautiful book is a must-read for all ages." - ALA Booklist, starred review"Contemplative. This abstract, visually immersive work invites discussion about ideas of cultural connection and communal memory." - Publishers Weekly
"The narrative offers a moving reflection on remembrance, healing, and reconciliation." - Kirkus Reviews
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 267 mm
Weight
467 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-325138-0 (9780063251380)
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Persons
Shauntay Grant is an author, poet, playwright, and multidisciplinary artist. She holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of British Columbia and is an associate professor of creative writing at Dalhousie University. A former poet laureate for the city of Halifax, her honors include a Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, a Joseph S. Stauffer Prize, and a Poet of Honour prize from the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word. Learn more about her at shauntaygrant.com.
Daniel Minter is the award-winning illustrator of more than 15 books for children, including Going Down Home with Daddy, a 2020 Caldecott Honor winner, and Ellen's Broom, a 2013 Coretta Scott King Illustration Honor recipient. Daniel's artwork has also been featured in the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture exhibit "In Slavery's Wake," which explores how the TransAtlantic slave trade has shaped the history of our nation and the world. Daniel and his family live in Portland, Maine, where he is co-founder of the Indigo Arts Alliance, a nonprofit organization devoted to artists of African descent. To learn more about Daniel and his work, please visit danielminter.net.
Daniel Minter is the award-winning illustrator of more than 15 books for children, including Going Down Home with Daddy, a 2020 Caldecott Honor winner, and Ellen's Broom, a 2013 Coretta Scott King Illustration Honor recipient. Daniel's artwork has also been featured in the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture exhibit "In Slavery's Wake," which explores how the TransAtlantic slave trade has shaped the history of our nation and the world. Daniel and his family live in Portland, Maine, where he is co-founder of the Indigo Arts Alliance, a nonprofit organization devoted to artists of African descent. To learn more about Daniel and his work, please visit danielminter.net.