PRAISE

A "clever narrative" filled with “extraordinary spirit… gorgeous colors… a magical quality.” - The New York Times

One of the 20 Best Books To Read in March 2022: "Poetic, moving, and empowering.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Successfully makes a real-life issue accessible for the youngest audiences.” -Publishers Weekly

“Stunning….The illustrations by Rebecca Green are absolutely incredible……this moving and gorgeously illustrated story reminds us to strive for the changes we want to see—and to never take for granted women’s and girls’ freedoms.” -Mutually Inclusive Books (One of the Most Anticipated Picture Books of 2022)

“Beautiful and powerful and moving. A must-read.” - The Conscious Kid - (Book cover and trailer reveal)

One of the Best Children's Books of 2022 (So Far). "With dreamy illustrations, this is a story to read before bed to inspire dreams of courage and to read during the day to remind us not to give up.” - Tinybeans

"Loujain's story is incredible in every sense of the word, and she's someone every kid should learn about…..gorgeous." - Girls Read the World

"This heart-filling and beautifully presented story will entice our children, parents, and teachers alike to support and empower our future change-makers where it is needed in the world around us.” - Yasmine Aslam-Hashmi, We Need Diverse Books

“A tender, metaphorical book that tells an important story with imagination and beauty….. an inspirational starting point for kids everywhere to be empowered in knowing that they too can dream big and fight for what is right. ….a must have for Women’s History Month (and beyond!).” - Inclusive Storytime

”Heroic and emotional text … striking illustrations…. This gorgeously illustrated book inspires hope and reminds readers always to fight for justice.” -Natasha Harris, Shelf Awareness for Readers

"This inspiring book would make an excellent discussion starter with older elementary students. The information about Loujain AlHathloul gives a real-world example about protesting unjust laws." - Kids Book A Day

“A beautiful fable of courage and equity.” — Books to Borrow, Books to Buy, nationally syndicated column

“A story about freedom for women, dreaming big, and a beautiful thread of love between a father and his daughter. … the illustrations are just completely spectacular.” - Read with River

"Readers will consider gender equity and the differences in culture then consider what they’ll do with their own wings — and how to give wings to others.” - Imagination Soup

“A must read.” - BookTrib

“Powerful and inspiring…will inspire a stand for equality.” - Little Book Worm Club

“In this beautifully symbolic story, you will learn what it means to fight for basic rights and not to give up no matter how difficult it gets.” - What We are Reading

Netgalley Reviews

Goodreads Reviews

MEDIA COVERAGE

Une tempête de livres au chevet de nos jeunes - LeDevoir

Honoring a Living Hero - TeachingBooks

20 Best Books to Read in March - Kirkus

Winged Victories: 2 Picture Books Take Flight - The New York Times - Feb 2022

Press Release - Publisher Commemorates the One Year Anniversary of Loujain AlHathloul's Release from Prison with Pre-Order Campaign to Benefit Organization Focused on Disrupting Inequity

New and Forthcoming Titles: Women’s Empowerment and Girl-Power, Publishers Weekly

“We would love for kids, upon reading Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers, to know that, if they see something that they think is unfair… they have every right in the world to speak up about it,” says Mishra-Newbery. - TREK (Alumni UBC) - Feb 2021 - Flowers for Loujain

The Courageous Woman Saudi Arabia wants to Silence - L’Illustré - Feb 2021 - La femme courage que l’Arabie saoudite veut museler

Publishers Weekly - Dec 2020 - Rights Report, Acquisition Announcement.