Books published by Chronicle Books

Sales Handle:A luminous picture-book biography of Isamu Noguchi from award-winning illustrator Emily Hughes.Key Selling Points:IMPORTANT ARTIST: Isamu Noguchi¿s art is everywhere. You have likely seen it without knowing he was the artist¿or even that it was art! His story is fascinating. He went through many personal struggles to bring beautiful art to the world.IMPORTANT TOPIC: This book uses art and history to discuss mixed racial identity, making a difficult topic more accessible to young readers.AN INSPIRING ROLE MODEL: It was not easy for Noguchi to feel comfortable in his own skin, let alone to make art that felt both representative of himself and eligible for the world stage. His struggle to embrace himself while remaining at peace with a world that didn¿t will resonate with readers young and old, ¿inside¿ and ¿outside,¿ confident and not.STUNNING VISUALS: Hughes¿s illustrations are rich, loose, and evocative of the grace, power, and ephemerality of nature. Light and dark, complex yet simple, youthful but refined, her art and storytelling echo the dual identity of Noguchi himself.PERFECT GIFT FOR ART LOVERS: The subject and the beautiful visuals make this book the ideal gift for art students, art enthusiasts, and museumgoers of all ages.AN IDEAL BOOK FOR STEAM LESSON PLANS: Its combination of art and history make this a fascinating nonfiction book to add to a library curriculum.CONSUMER:- Fans of Isamu Noguchi- Fans of contemporary art- Museumgoers and art lovers- Parents looking for STEAM books- Teachers and librarians

This riveting middle grade novel, which explores the amazing power of summoning objects into being, will capture fantasy and sci-fi lovers alike. Arresting, fast-paced, and thought-provoking, The Callers turns familiar magic upside down and inside out, and is perfect for fans of Kenneth Oppel and Andrew Clements.In the world of Elipsom, the ability to Call, or summon objects, is a coveted, crucial skill, revered among its people as both a powerful tool and an essential way to sustain life. But despite an elite family history, a phenom for an older sister, a best friend who is set to join the Council of Callers, and his mother's steely insistence that he learn to Call, Quin doesn't have the gift—an embarrassment made worse when his mother gets his sister to cheat for him on his Calling exam. But everything changes in a moment of frustration when Quin, instead of summoning an object, makes something disappear. And what's more, he quickly discovers that the objects Callers bring into their world aren't conjured at all but are whisked away from another world and a people who for years have had their lives slowly stolen from them. Now Quin must team up with Allie, a girl who's determined to stop this unfair practice, and decide whether he should remain loyal to his family or betray them—and save the world.In a story that explores some of the most crucial topics of our time—our relationship to consumerism, the exploitation of natural resources, colonialism, and the consequences of wanting more than we need—magic is sought, and truth is found.THOUGHT-PROVOKING FANTASY: With its lush landscapes, towering metropolises, and hint of futurism, the distinctive look and feel of this world is familiar and strange in all the right ways.RICH THEMES: This book explores complex topics—taking what you want versus what you need, colonialism, coming of age, and what different worlds owe each other in light of their common humanity. It takes a deep, thoughtful look at essential issues and, in doing so, takes after some of the best works the fantasy genre has to offer.PAGE-TURNER: This perfectly paced page-turner of a book by Kiah Thomas will be a joy for middle grade readers who love immersive adventure and fantasy stories.Perfect for: Middle grade readers, Fantasy fans, Educators and librarians

This third book in K.A. Holt¿s The Kids Under the Stairs series will appeal to fans of HOUSE ARREST, RHYME SCHEMER, and KNOCKOUT, in addition to fans of Jason Reynolds¿s Track series.Jordan J has a lot going on in his brain.Aside from his teacher and his friends, the kids under the stairs, most people don¿t understand why Jordan says what he says. Sometimes even he doesn¿t understand himself. It¿s probably the reason he¿s managed to earn a personal grudge from the school¿s dance team, the Hart Rocketeers, who are outraged by his brutally honest dance reviews in the school newspaper.Basically the only thing he can concentrate on these days is auditioning for his favorite dance show, FIERCE ACROSS AMERICA. But with his mom¿s recent unemployment and money being so tight at home, his dreams are crashing. Suddenly, an opportunity arises in the form of Casey Price, the only Rocketeer who doesn¿t hate his guts. With her help, Jordan J just might have a chance to showcase his electric moves on national TV. But as he starts spending more time with Casey and less with his old friends, Jordan J begins to wonder how he can ever make everyone happy¿including himself.With a lovable cast of characters, never-before-seen dance moves, and bighearted passion, this heartwarming, laugh-out-loud novel-in-verse tells an honest, authentic story about friendship, dance, and self-confidence that celebrates different types of intelligence and shows how every kid deserves to become their own ¿divergent¿ self.

Sales Handle:Create the perfect pizza with each turn of the page in this adorable board book that shows any pie is made better with love¿and someone to share it with.Key Selling Points:GUESSING GAME: With each turn of the page, guess a new pizza topping! Which is your favorite? From olives to peppers, you have lots to choose from. Sure to encourage early readers¿and picky eaters¿to get excited about lunch and dinner.DURABLE & PERFECT FOR LITTLE HANDS: Rounded, thick board construction makes this book both resistant to damages and perfect for little hands.IT LOOKS SO REAL YOU COULD EAT IT: With shaped pages, yummy illustrations, and glimmering foil, this tactile board book mimics the delicious object quality of a real pizza. Just don¿t actually try to eat it!BESTSELLING AUTHOR: Bestselling author Lea Redmond¿s LETTERS TO series alone has sold more than 3 million copies. This is her modern, delicious, and innovative take on SAM¿S SANDWICH¿featuring every kid¿s favorite food: pizza!CONSUMER:- Anyone who loves pizza!- Parents and gift-givers looking for tactile novelty books for the youngest readers- Parents and gift-givers looking for interactive guessing games-in-a-book for the youngest readers- Fans of MADE WITH LOVE: PANCAKES! or DONUTS!- For fans of SAM¿S SANDWICH and PEEK-A WHO?

Six California Kitchens is the quintessential California cookbook, with farm-to-table recipes and stories from Sally Schmitt, the pioneering female chef and original founder of the French Laundry."Schmitt, the founder of California’s famed French Laundry restaurant, reflects on the food that defined her life, in this sumptuous collection of recipes and tales from the kitchens that inspired them. [...] Fans of Alice Waters won’t want to miss this delectable page-turner."—Publishers Weekly Sally Schmitt opened The French Laundry in Yountville in 1978 and designed her menus around local, seasonal ingredients—a novel concept at the time. In this soon-to-be-classic cookbook, Sally Schmitt takes us through the six kitchens where she learned to cook, honed her skills, and spent her working life. Six California Kitchens weaves her remarkable story with 115 recipes that distill the ethos of Northern California cooking into simple, delicious dishes, plus evocative imagery, historic ephemera, and cooking wisdom. With gorgeous food and sense-of-place photography, this is a masterful, story-rich cookbook for home and aspiring chefs who cook locally and seasonally, food historians, fans of wine country, and anyone who wants to bring the spirit of Northern California home with them.PERSON OF NOTE: Sally Schmitt, who passed away just five days after her 90th birthday in 2022, was the great unsung hero of California cuisine, a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement, and original founder of the French Laundry restaurant in Napa Valley. This book celebrates a respected, reputable chef and shares a collection of her best recipes from a lifetime of cooking. AMONG THE BEST COOKBOOKS THAT CAPTURE CALIFORNIA CUISINE: From a native Californian chef, who founded one of the most well-known and revered restaurants in California (and in the world), this book was written, photographed, and designed by members of Sally's family. COMPELLING PACKAGE: This book is full of evocative images of Napa Valley, rustic kitchens, and the rugged California coastline. With lifestyle photography that offers a peek into the history of Northern California and its food revolution, this book will appeal to readers with its lovely design and package—but they'll stay for the inspiring story and approachable recipes.Perfect for: Home cooks who cook locally and seasonally or enjoy California cuisine Foodies who collect regional cookbooks rich with history and visuals Shelve alongside Gjelina, Tartine, The Lost Kitchen, and Julia Child's My Life in France Fans of the French Laundry, Thomas Keller, Alice Waters, and David Chang

This compendium features vintage and never-before-seen photographs of the most beloved stars of film and television. Willoughby's images include many taken during the filming of classics. In addition to on-set photography, there are also many candid portraits of actors at home. This compendium includes both black-and-white and color photographs of some of the greatest icons from this Golden Age of Hollywood.

Black Icons in Herstory features colorfully illustrated portraits and inspiring biographies of 50 of the most admired women in the fields of music, film, literature, politics, human rights, and more. This second book in our Icons series focuses exclusively on extraordinary Black women and celebrates their remarkable achievements. From Rosa Parks to Angela Davis from Nina Simone to Janet Jackson; from Michelle Obama to Amanda Gorman; this curated list of role models is significant and inspiring. Each striking portrait illustrated by Monica Ahanonu is accompanied by an original, illuminating biography by Darian Symoné Harvin. Together the art and text featured in this book highlight each legendary woman's contributions to our culture and her lasting influence on herstory.

EVERY LITTLE THING brings Bob Marley¿s beloved song to life for a new generation. Readers will relate to this universal story of one boy who won¿t let anything get him down, as long as he has the help of three very special little birds. Including all the lyrics of the original song plus new verses, this cheerful book will bring a smile to faces of all ages¿because every little thing is gonna be all right.Adapted by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley¿s first child, and gorgeously illustrated by the talented Vanessa Newton, EVERY LITTLE THING is a colorful and upbeat testament to the amazing things that can happen when we all get together with one love in our hearts.