# Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging - Hardcover

by **Pauline David-Sax** (Author), **Charnelle Pinkney Barlow** (Illustrator)

**An inspiring and poetic story about reading, libraries, and overcoming shyness to find community.**

_I gather the books in my arms, and give them a hug. "Welcome back," I whisper._

Nicky is a shy girl who feels most at home in the safe space of her school library, but the library closes for a week and Nicky is forced to face her social anxiety. When she meets a group of unique, diverse, inspiring women at her mother's diner--members of a women's motorcycle club--Nicky realizes that being different doesn't have to mean being alone, and that there's a place for everyone.

Book lovers of all ages will find inspiration in this beautiful love letter to reading--and how words help us find empathy and connections with the world around us.

**★ Ezra Jack Keats Award Honor**

**A _Kirkus_ Best Book of the Year  
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**An Atlanta Parent Best Book of the Year  
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**A RISE: A Feminist Book Project Reading List selection  
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**An Association for Library Service to Children Notable Book  
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**Maine Chickadee Award nominee, 2023-24**

### Author Biography

**PAULINE DAVID-SAX** is a playwright, author, and educator living in Brooklyn. She worked in New York City public schools for eighteen years before turning her attention to writing. _Everything In Its Place_ is Pauline's debut children's book and was inspired by her friendship with the Sirens Women's Motorcycle Club in New York City. Pauline's play _How We Survived_ was awarded the 2020 Jane Chambers Prize and her play _Cotton's Tale_ was selected as a finalist for the 2021 Susan Glaspell Contest. Follow Pauline on Twitter at @Pauline\_D\_S.

**CHARNELLE PINKNEY BARLOW** grew up surrounded by art, and was inspired by the world of watercolor. She received her BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts and her MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay from the School of Visual Arts. Charnelle's children's book illustrations include _Everything in its Place_ and _The Real Santa_. Charnelle lives in Indianapolis with her husband. When she's not drawing, she is baking, sewing, or reading with a cup of tea by her side. Find her online at callmechartreuse.com and follow her on Instagram at @callmechartreuse.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 11.1 x 8.9 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** July 19, 2022

**Award:** Ezra Jack Keats Book Award (2023)

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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