Aunty Jane Knits Up a Storm by Steve Wolfson
First Prize, Children's Picture Book, 2023 North Street Competition sponsored by Winning Writers
A story of loss & healing through friendship, knitting & community!
Don't tell the kids but adults like it too!
North Street judge Ellen LaFleche, author of the widowhood-themed poetry collection Walking into Lightning (Saddle Road Press), praised how well this book handled a challenging topic: "The art is gentle and Aunty Jane is such a pretty older woman. This feels so refreshing and I love the author's respectful tone. Wolfson also nails the concept that it helps to alleviate grief if you have a 'container' for it. The container could be art, writing, social justice work, expanding friend networks, exercise, children or grandchildren, or maybe knitting!"
Ellen added, "I love that the hero of the story is an older woman. Although knitting is a traditional female domain, she takes it to a deeper, mythical level. She's a healer with needles and yarn, like someone in a fairy tale!"
Author Steve Wolfson & Illustrator Charity Russell
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