Neal Porter Books publishes picture books that make a difference to children and often challenge the conventional notion of what is suitable for young readers. The imprint is built on long-standing creative partnerships as well as a commitment to sharing new and distinctive voices.
Neal Porter joined Holiday House in 2017 to ensure that every book would get the individualized support that enables them to flourish. The creators and books published by Neal Porter have achieved institutional and commercial success, including winning the Caldecott, Pura Belpré, Sibert, and Orbis Pictus awards as well as Newbery and Geisel Honors and hitting the New York Times bestseller list.
Award-Winning Books
Caldecott Award Winner / Newbery Honor Book
Schneider Family Book Award / Boston Globe – Horn Book Award Winner
Orbis Pictus Award Winner
Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner
Sibert Award Winner / Orbis Pictus Honor Book
Sydney Taylor Award Winner
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20 Best Juneteenth Books for Kids to Teach Them About the Holiday
Enlighten young minds with this illuminating Juneteenth reading list.
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Author mom shares why kids need more AANHPI children’s books
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Nature and Nurture: Picture Books About Grandparents who Garden
For two different young boys, beloved grandparents who fled war-torn lands embody the new gardens they’ve cultivated.
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Finishing Jerry Pinkney’s Books
The acclaimed author-illustrator has several posthumous books in the pipeline
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A Bird’s (and Bear’s) Eye View of Migration
“Feathers Together” and “Polar Bear” are portals into the joys and hardships of migratory animals’ lives.
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‘I Don’t Care’ is a book about what matters in friendship, illustrated by best friends
Read MoreIllustrations copyright © 2021 by Yuyi Morales from Bright Star