there was a girl

This empowering picture book encourages young readers to explore their creativity

a Caldecott Honor book

But she won’t be alone

The Witch Boy #1 Daniel Salmieri there was a girlFrom the illustrator of the web comic Strong Female Protagonist comes a debut middle grade graphic novel about family, identity, courage and magic. In thirteen year old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted . . . and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a