The Weekly 411 (8/28/26)
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August 28, 2026 vol 35
The Weekly 411 gathers all the links added to Kidlit411 each week. To receive this post by email, sign up for our email updates. Are you on Facebook? Join our Kidlit411 group for conversations and camaraderie. We can also be found on Bluesky. This week's illustration is by Berrie Torgan-Randall.
About the Book: Mirha speaks English and her nani (maternal grandmother) speaks Urdu, so Mirha’s parents bridge the gap by translating for the two of them. Despite the language barrier, Mirha loves her nani because she oils her hair until it shines and always keeps her purse full of sweets. When both of Mirha's parents have to leave early for work one day, Nani takes Mirha to school instead, but she misunderstands Mirha's breakfast request and forgets to pack her favorite stuffie for show-and-tell. And worst of all, she doesn't say "I love you" back to Mirha at the bus stop. Mirha is not only frustrated by the miscommunications, but she's also afraid that her nani doesn’t love her because she doesn’t say the words out loud. So Mirha’s parents explain that not every language has the words for “I love you” the way that English does. But the feeling is universal, and in many cultures, actions will always speak louder than words.
About the Author-Illustrator: Anoosha Syed is a Pakistani Canadian illustrator, author, and character designer for animation. She has illustrated over forty books, including That’s Not My Name!, Bilal Cooks Daal, and Lost Stick. You can visit Anoosha Syed at AnooshaSyed.com or follow her on Instagram and TikTok @AnooshaDraws.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, Painting the Light: The Story of Berthe Morisot, First Woman Impressionist, by Natalia Iacobelli, illustrated by Rosanna Tasker (Reycraft Books), out on Sept. 8. Enter to win a copy via the widget below.
About the Book: Ever since she was little, Berthe Morisot chased light. She found it in keyholes and flower petals, shimmering fabric and rustling leaves, and her dream was to paint it all. Living in Paris, Berthe was trained to copy the style of Old Masters and stay inside the lines. And more importantly, she was told respectable women could not become professional painters. The more Berthe painted, the more she yearned for the light that inspired her. One day, she met a group of rebel artists who, like her, were tired of art's rigid rules. Together, they led a movement, and Berthe shone a light on women's lives through art in ways no one had before. This powerful untold story details the life and legacy of the only female founder of Impressionism.
About the Author: Natalia Iacobelli is an author and translator with a passion for uncovering the overlooked stories of historical figures—especially women who made history with a paintbrush. She works with museums and galleries worldwide to bring art to life for international audiences. She holds degrees in art history and Italian literature and enjoys crafting picture books that bring real-life stories to young readers. She lives in Detroit, Michigan with her husband and three children.
About the Illustrator: Rosanna Tasker is a freelance illustrator from Shrewsbury, UK. She creates semi-surreal scenes and narratives, with a particular passion for the magic of the natural world. Using a stylised, limited colour palette of gouache, Rosanna paints delicate, intricate forms, complimented by pencil and pastel mark-making and rich handmade paper textures. She works internationally on a variety of projects, including publishing, editorial and bespoke commissions.
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