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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

Watercress

Caldecott Award Winner / Newbery Honor Book

I Talk Like a River

Schneider Family Book Award / Boston Globe – Horn Book Award Winner

A Place to Land

Orbis Pictus Award Winner

Dreamers

Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner

Honeybee

Sibert Award Winner / Orbis Pictus Honor Book

The Passover Guest

Sydney Taylor Award Winner

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Neal Porter Books in the News

June 7, 2024
An illustrated book about what happens after a blue whale dies
The Boston Globe

An illustrated book about what happens after a blue whale dies

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May 4, 2023
20 Best Juneteenth Books for Kids to Teach Them About the Holiday
Woman’s Day

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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March 24, 2023
A master class in parenting
The Wall Street Journal

A master class in parenting

In honor of Father’s Day, here are four books that show dads at their admirable best.

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February 16, 2023
Finishing Jerry Pinkney’s Books
Publishers Weekly

Finishing Jerry Pinkney’s Books

The acclaimed author-illustrator has several posthumous books in the pipeline

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December 30, 2022
A Bird’s (and Bear’s) Eye View of Migration
The New York Times

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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December 10, 2022
‘I Don’t Care’ is a book about what matters in friendship, illustrated by best friends
NPR

‘I Don’t Care’ is a book about what matters in friendship, illustrated by best friends

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