select praise for selina's books
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"Alko’s multimedia illustrations have the feel of a carefully compiled scrapbook, layering visual grace notes throughout" --Publisher's Weekly​​​​​
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"A beautifully illustrated book... " ​-- School Library Journal
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"Alko’s colorful collages... are carefully crafted and engage
with each line of text, making for a sensory experience."
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--School Library Journal
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“Colors burst across each page, with layers of collage-work emphasizing the richness of Mitchell’s influences and imagination." -- Booklist
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"... lushly textured, jewel-toned collage" -- Publisher's Weekly
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"Alko adeptly streamlines the legal logistics of the Lovings’ groundbreaking Supreme Court case."​
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"Moving and uplifting" -- School Library Journal
interviews
--Visual Arts Journal
interview March 2024
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--ILLUSTRATION
interview Spring 2024
videos
awards & accolades
- Junior Library Guild Gold Standard (Otherwise Known as Judy the Great, The Remembering Candle, The Keeper of Stories, The Case for Loving, Two Friends)​​
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- National Jewish Book Award (Sharing Shalom)
(NJBA Honor - Stars of the Night)
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- Sydney Taylor Notable (Sharing Shalom)
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​​- ALA Notable (Stars of the Night, Can I Touch Your Hair?)​
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-NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book (The Keeper of Stories,
Stars of the Night - Recommended)
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- Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (I is for Immigrants, Stars of the Night, The Case for Loving)
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- Society of Illustrators Original Art Show (Stars of the Night, I is for Immigrants, Why Am I Me?, Two Friends, The Case for Loving, Every-Day Dress-Up, My Taxi Ride, My Subway Ride)
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- Society of Illustrators Silver Medal (I is for Immigrants)
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- Eureka! Gold Honoree (The Keeper of Stories)
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- Braw Amazing Bookshelf, Bologna Children's Book Festival (Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell)
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- Canadian Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book (Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell)​
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- Notable Social Studies Trade Book (Sharing Shalom, I is for Immigrants, The Case for Loving)
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- A Mighty Girl Best Book (Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell)​
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​- Amelia Bloomer List (The Case for Loving, Two Friends)
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- Sybil Award Finalist (Can I Touch Your Hair?)​
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- Charlotte Huck Honor (Can I Touch Your Hair?)
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-NAIBA Carla Cohen Free Speech Award (The Case for Loving)​​​
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-NAPPA Award (The Case for Loving)
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-Capitol Choices Outstanding Title (I is for Immigrants)
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- Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist (Stars of the Night)
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- New York Public Library Best Book for Kids (Stars of the Night)​
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- American Illustration (The Keeper of Stories, Stars of the Night, Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell)
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- Community Arts Award of Excellence (The Case for Loving)
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- Mills Tannenbaum Award for Excellence in Children's Literacy
