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Picture books introduce young people to two of life's greatest pleasures, art and literature. It's an honor to be a children's book writer.

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​ Illustrated by Grace Lin
​ Roaring Brook Press, September 2019

"Lively, lucid, and timely."
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​    Kirkus (starred)

"This reissue is especially apropos in an era of increasing awareness and activism on the part of American youth."

    Publishers Weekly

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Hanukkah Hamster

Illustrated by Andre Ceolin
​Sleeping Bear Press, September 2019

 "It is December, the season for gift-giving... the ending of the story will surely touch every reader's heart."

Kirkus

"Plainspoken storytelling by Markel (Balderdash!) offers emotional depth, as do pictures by Ceolin... which combine crisp shapes and velvety textures...the “everybody wins” ending feels just right."

Publishers Weekly
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Representation: Olswanger Literary LLC
Agent: Anna Olswanger