10+ Authors & Illustrators On What They (& Their Kids) Are Reading This Summer
Written by Katie Hintz-Zambrano
Photography by Photographed by Morgan Pansing
Even if you’ve got nowhere to escape to this summer, there’s no easier—and affordable—way to transport yourself from the comfort of your couch than a really great book. And who better to recommend a roster of excellent summer reads than some of our favorite authors and illustrators who just happened to be parents? Click through our slideshow as 11 talented souls share the list of titles they’re currently nose-deep in. Some of their lists are short and sweet, while others are impressively long (plus, we’ve added some of their own books in there, as well!). All together, it adds up to dozens of inspiring recommendations for adults, as well as children of all ages—from toddlers to teens! Enjoy!
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- Ashley Simpo, Author and Mother to Orion, 8.
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- Catia Chien, Illustrator and mother to Emme, 2 1/2.
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- A-Lan Holt, Poet, Filmmaker, Director at Stanford's Initiative For Diversity In The Arts & Mother To Indigo, 7.
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- Kari Anne Holt, Author, And Mother To Isaac, 11, Georgia, 14, and Samuel, 18.
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- Daria Peoples-Riley, author, illustrator, and mother to Jaden, 14, and Jonah, 16.
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- LeUyen Pham, Illustrator, And Mother Of Adrian, 10, and Leo, 12.
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- Gaia Cornwall, Author, Illustrator, And Mother Of Ro, 6 1/2, and Larkin, 4.
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- DeShanna Neal, Author, Activist, And Mother Of Trinity, 16, Lucien, 15, Hyperion, 9, and Thane, 5.
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- Raakhee Mirchandani, Author, Editorial Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Dow Jones, and Mother To Satya, 6.
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- Nhung Tran-Davies, Author, Physician, and Mother of Kenya, 14, Monet, 11, and Sage, 9.
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- Laura Freeman, Illustrator, and Mother To Two Sons, 18 & 22.
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