# Love, Violet - Hardcover

by **Charlotte Sullivan Wild** (Author), **Charlene Chua** (Illustrator)

**_Stonewall Book Award Winner  
Lambda Literary Award Finalist  
Charlotte Huck Honor Book_  
**  
**Perfect for Valentine's Day, _Love, Violet_ by Charlotte Sullivan Wild and Charlene Chua is a touching picture book about friendship and the courage it takes to share your feelings.  
**  
Only one person  
makes Violet's heart skip

Of all the kids in Violet's class, only one leaves her speechless: _Mira_, the girl with the cheery laugh who races like the wind. If only they could adventure together! But every time Violet tries to tell Mira how she feels, Violet goes shy. As Valentine's Day approaches, Violet is determined to tell Mira just how special she is.

_Charlene Chua's luminous watercolors bring to life this sweet and gentle picture book about friendship, love, and the courage it takes to share your heart._

### Author Biography

**Charlotte Sullivan Wild** is the author of several picture books. _Love, Violet_, illustrated by Charlene Chua, was a Stonewall Book Award winner, Charlotte Huck Honor Book, Lambda Literary Award Finalist, and Bookstagang's Best of 2022 winner for Future Classics and Community Favorites. Her debut picture book _The Amazing Idea of You_ was illustrated by Mary Lundquist. She has previously worked as an educator, bookseller, volunteer radio host, and creator of children's literature events. Originally from frosty Minnesota, she now lives wherever her wife is stationed, recently in San Antonio, Texas and then Italy with a flock of spirited hens.  
**Charlene Chua** (she/they) is the illustrator of several picture books, including _Pinkie Promises_ by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the _Amy Wu_ book series, and the Lambda Literary Honor and Stonewall Book Award Winner _Love, Violet_ by Charlotte Sullivan Wild_._ She is also the author-illustrator of _Hug?_ When they are not making art, they enjoy cooking, reading, and playing with their cats. Charlene now lives with her husband (and cats!) in Hamilton, Ontario.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 9.2 x 9.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** January 04, 2022

**Award:** Stonewall Book Award (2023)

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Love, Violet

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.7

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

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| Default Title | 19.99 USD | In stock |

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