Kathryn Otoshi

★ "Stunning spreads infused with warm, opalescent hues . . . Luminous, uplifting, and thought provoking." –Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review The White Raven is a poignant journey of self-acceptance, belonging, and the courage to rise above rejection to find light, love, and home. From acclaimed author Kathryn Otoshi comes The White Raven, a lyrical and deeply moving picture book that asks powerful questions about identity, empathy, and acceptance.

The Syrian refugee crisis is the largest in the world, with over 12 million displaced people. As an elementary school librarian in a diverse city, I would have loved to read this book to every class. I appreciated that the story wasn’t violent yet managed to show what the boy and his family had to escape. I think any aged child from any background could care about this Syrian boy as I did.

Monthly Featured Book Lunch Every Day By Kathryn Otoshi Every day Jimmy takes ‘Skinny Kid’s’ lunch at school. No way will he be caught dead standing in that FREE LUNCH line. Even when he’s called into the principal’s office, Jimmy just shrugs. “Yeah. Whatever.” Until a surprising act of empathy and allyship stops him in his tracks. For a split second a door cracks open into Jimmy’s heart. Who knows? Maybe he’ll just kick that door right open. Learn more