My Body Can, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo has been awarded a Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor

The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience.

We are thrilled that My Body Can, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo, has won a Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor in the Picture Book category!

My Body Can showcases all the different talents bodies have throughout the year. Inclusive of a variety of body types and abilities, the body-positive message affirms that everyone is beautiful, powerful, and can do amazing things. Written by Laura Gehl, and published by Apples & Honey Press. Available now!

I’d like to thank my agency, Bright Agency, for giving me the opportunity to create this book, the publishing house, and the author for choosing me for this project. The book is dedicated to a dear friend of mine, Ines, who inspired the colors and drawings. Ines had been living with a prosthetic leg and in a wheelchair for 15 years due to a serious illness. Ines taught me that there are no obstacles, despite the limitations the body may have. With willpower, positivity, love, and respect for life, she lived a life of warmth, courage, and hope in all those fortunate enough to spend time with her. And these are exactly the values I hope this book will convey to all the children and parents who read it. - Alexandra Colombo.

To work with Alexandra, get in touch with her agent Robbin Brosterman, here.