The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael Lopez

This is a beautiful picture book about feeling different and belonging. With warm illustrations that are reminiscent of Ezra Jack Keats in The Snowy Day, this story reveals a child-eye's view of navigating the world when you feel like you're on the outside looking in. It is a joyous celebration of that moment when you begin to discover the magic of connection.

-Donovan Banerjee