Love, Violet, Charlotte Sullivan Wild
Love, Violet, Charlotte Sullivan Wild
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Love, Violet

Author: Charlotte Sullivan Wild

Narrator: Sarah Beth Pfeifer

Unabridged: 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/09/2024

Synopsis

This audiobook features sound design and special effects to enhance your enjoyment of Love Violet. Listen out for the sounds of arts and crafts and wonderful whimsical music.

Stonewall Book Award Winner
Lambda Literary Award Finalist
Charlotte Huck Honor Book

Perfect for Valentine's Day, Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild and Charlene Chua is a touching picture book about friendship and the courage it takes to share your feelings.

Only one person
makes Violet’s heart skip

Of all the kids in Violet's class, only one leaves her speechless: Mira, the girl with the cheery laugh who races like the wind. If only they could adventure together! But every time Violet tries to tell Mira how she feels, Violet goes shy. As Valentine's Day approaches, Violet is determined to tell Mira just how special she is.

Charlene Chua’s luminous watercolors bring to life this sweet and gentle picture book about friendship, love, and the courage it takes to share your heart.

A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

About Charlotte Sullivan Wild

Charlotte Sullivan Wild is the author of several picture books. Love, Violet, illustrated by Charlene Chua, was a Stonewall Book Award winner, Charlotte Huck Honor Book, Lambda Literary Award Finalist, and Bookstagang’s Best of 2022 winner for Future Classics and Community Favorites. Her debut picture book The Amazing Idea of You was illustrated by Mary Lundquist. She has previously worked as an educator, bookseller, volunteer radio host, and creator of children’s literature events. Originally from frosty Minnesota, she now lives wherever her wife is stationed, recently in San Antonio, Texas and then Italy with a flock of spirited hens. Learn more: www.charlotteswild.com

About Charlene Chua

Charlene Chua (she/they) is the illustrator of several picture books, including Pinkie Promises by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and the Amy Wu book series. She is also the author-illustrator of Hug? When they are not making art, they enjoy cooking, reading, and playing with their cats. Charlene now lives with her husband (and cats!) in Hamilton, Ontario.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah

“As far as Violet was concerned, only one person in her class raced like the wind. Only one had a leaping laugh. Only one made Violet’s heart skip. Mira.” My heart is so full! Who has two thumbs & still loves a pure & joyful children’s book as a pick me up? That’s me! This beautifully illustrated pic......more

Goodreads review by Bek

I don't usually rate kid's picture books, but I really adored this one. I was crying in the bookstore (in a good way)......more

Goodreads review by Rereader

This picture book had a better romance than 99% of adult romance novels. Fight me.......more

Goodreads review by Milton Public

There is one person in Violet's class who makes her heart skip. She loves everything about her and wants to ask her to be her valentine. The only problem is that Violet is too shy to deliver the special valentine that she made for her. Violet fights with anxiety, self-doubt, and societal pressures b......more

Quotes

"The gentle, child-friendly romance at the heart of the story is a perfect celebration of courage and queerness, and earnest, awkward Violet is a protagonist every reader will root for." —Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW

"Valentine’s Day brings a shy child named Violet the chance to connect with her crush, Mira, in Sullivan Wild’s uplifting wintry tale...a race through the snow—choreographically captured with dancelike grace in Chua’s simple, light-filled watercolors—brings the duo together at last, making the holiday one of joyful acceptance."
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

"The sensitive third-person narrative details Violet’s thoughts and emotions throughout the story and reveals Mira’s in the happy ending. Capturing the girls’ distinct personalities, the illustrations glow with warm, delicate colors... An appealing picture book for reading aloud, particularly in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day."
—Booklist

Awards

  • ALA Stonewall Book Award - Winner
  • Lambda Literary Award - Nominee
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