We celebrate Eleanor Roosevelt's leadership in this introduction to the Declaration for young readers. HarperKids #womenshistorymonth Kate Gardiner

Story Stroll combines movement & literacy, all while exploring the museum. January's story is “Small Places, Close to Home: A Child’s Declaration of Rights,” written by Deborah Hopkinson & illustrated by Kate Gardiner. The first stop is by “With Liberty and Justice for All.”

Thanks! How fun. I love this because museums are essential to the research I do as a writer. I've worked for two as well. We so appreciate your highlighting our book. Kate Gardiner HarperKids

Today's #SELSpotlight is Small Places, Close to Home : A Children's Declaration of Rights -  'this quietly powerful book will promote discussions about important topics.” (Kirkus Reviews). This is a perfect book to add to your library and read this year!

Thanks to WestLinn Tidings for featuring Small Places, Close to Home. We wanted to introduce young readers to the concepts in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. #HumanRightsDay Kate Gardiner @BalzerandBray HarperKids westlinntidings.com/news/west-linn…

On Dec 10, 1948, the first Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN, an effort led by Eleanor Roosevelt. Small Places, Close to Home is our effort to adapt principles of human rights for kids. #HumanRights75 Kate Gardiner @BalzerandBray HarperKids

Thank you! December 10 is Human Rights Day, marking the adoption of the first Declaration of Human Rughts in 1948. #HumanRights75 Kate Gardiner @BalzerandBray HarperKids

Love the shape of the copyright information in this book. All of the data is printed in the shape of a house. A clever and creative detail!

From Small Places, Close to Home by Deborah Hopkinson and Kate Gardiner
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I am very pleased to share my interview with Kate Gardiner. Kate is the debut illustrator of Small Places, Close to Home, written by Deborah Hopkinson, and I hope you enjoy learning more about Kate's personal connections to the text!

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Happy Saturday, #NCTE23 ! Get ready for a day full of awesome signings. Catch us, Anne Ursu, Jen Ferguson, Katherine Applegate, and Deborah Hopkinson in booth 114! 📚✨ #NCTE2023 harperstacks.com/blogs/blog/nct…

#NCTE23 is not a small place, and I don't know if it's close to your home, but you can meet Deborah Hopkinson signing Small Places Close to Home tomorrow at 5 pm in booth 114!

Happy Picture Book Month! (Day 17) mrschureads.blogspot.com/2023/11/debora…

I am so lucky to be here. #ncte23

Cover reveal for “Sometimes We Fall”written by the amazing Randall de Sève ✨available for preorder now, link in my bio ✨Thank you so much to my wonderful editor Lee Wade, art director Rachael Cole, designer Paula Baver, the whole Random House Studio team, and Steven Malk 💛

Everyone should own Deborah Hopkinson’s Small Places Close to Home bit.ly/47qETx2 #kidlit

I am blown away by the simplicity and impact of Small Places Close to Home, a Children’s Declaration of Rights - inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt, Deborah Hopkinson and #KateGardiner have created a must have for every classroom or home in these times. @BalzerandBray bookposse

A perfect book to come out in Banned Books month. It’s based on the UN Declaration of Human Rights. Congratulations Deborah Hopkinson and SMALL PLACES CLOSE TO HOME.

Absolutely beautiful book. Told with dignity, respect and with a lyrical momentum of belonging and community Deborah Hopkinson continues to amaze me over and over again. TY for sharing with #bookposse @BalzerandBray #KateGardiner Based on the work of Eleanor Roosevelt -1948

'I wanted to do something with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ 75th anniversary and I wanted to make it accessible.' -Deborah Hopkinson publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/ch…

My two new picture books may not seem to have anything in common. But all my school visit invites for 2023 have been rescinded because Ella & her wife live happily ever. Small Places, Close to Home is in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.