* 4 Starred Reviews * * An Indie Next List Pick * "Playful, bold,
and, much like its subject, full of grace." -Jillian Tamaki,
Caldecott Honor winner for This One Summer "It Began with a Page
tells [Gyo Fujikawa's] story beautifully, in picture-book form."
-The New Yorker From beloved team Kyo Maclear and Julie Morstad
(creators of Julia, Child and Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer
Elsa Schiaparelli) comes an elegant picture book biography that
portrays the most moving moments in the life of Gyo Fujikawa, a
groundbreaking Japanese American hero in the fight for racial
diversity in picture books. Equal parts picture book biography,
inspiring story, and a look at racial diversity in America, It
Began with a Page is a gem for any book lover, librarian, or child
who dares to dream big. Growing up in California, Gyo Fujikawa
always knew that she wanted to be an artist. She was raised among
strong women, including her mother and teachers, who encouraged her
to fight for what she believed in. During World War II, Gyo's
family was forced to abandon everything and was taken to an
internment camp in Arkansas. Far away from home, Gyo worked as an
illustrator in New York while her innocent family was imprisoned.
Seeing the diversity around her and feeling pangs from her own
childhood, Gyo became determined to show all types of children in
the pages of her books. There had to be a world where they saw
themselves represented. Gyo's book Babies was initially rejected by
her publisher, but after she insisted, they finally relented, and
Babies went on to sell almost two million copies. Gyo's books paved
the way for publishers, teachers, and readers to see what we can be
when we welcome others into our world. The book includes extensive
backmatter, including a note from the creators, a timeline,
archival photos, and further information on Gyo Fujikawa. A Chicago
Public Library Best Book of 2019 A Kirkus Best of 2019 Picture Book
A 2020 ALSC Notable Children's Book A 2020 Orbis Pictus Recommended
Title awarded annually by NCTE (National Council of Teachers of
English) Featured in the 2019 Original Art Show at the Society of
Illustrators
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