Event

Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome Pumphrey

Join us for a virtual event with brothers Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey, creators of THE OLD TRUCK, to celebrate their beautiful new picture book THE OLD BOAT. Jarrett and Jerome will read their new book, show us some art and tell us about their process, and answer questions.

This event will take place on Zoom Webinar. Register to get the link to join as well as a coupon code for 15% off of your order!

Advance praise for THE OLD BOAT:
"A quiet, thought-provoking story of environmental change and the power humans have to slow it."
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Praise for THE OLD TRUCK:
"This heartfelt celebration of resilience in the face of change, with a determined black woman at its center, packs a powerful punch. As the old truck stays with its family, this charming book will stay with readers."
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"This affectionate, pithy, and eloquent homage to farm lifeand, quietly, Black families running farms, a rare sight in picture booksis uncommonly charming and rewards repeat readings."
Booklist (starred review)

"A celebration of diligence and grit, the quiet text conjures a cyclical Giving Treereminiscent relationship, but with a healthier, deeply loving dynamic."
Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"The simple text in this gentle chronicle of years blazes with the power of family, determination, and perseverance."
School Library Journal (starred review)