select praise for selina's books
"Alko’s multimedia illustrations have the feel of a carefully compiled scrapbook, layering visual grace notes throughout."
-- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review
(The Remembering Candle)
"A beautifully illustrated book... "
-- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL starred review
(I is for Immigrants)
"Alko’s colorful collages... engage with each line of text, making for a sensory experience."
-- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (Otherwise Known As Judy The Great)
“Colors burst across each page, with layers of collage-work emphasizing the richness of Mitchell’s influences and imagination."
-- BOOKLIST starred review (Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell)
"... lushly textured, jewel-toned collage"
-- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review
(Why Am I Me?)
"Alko adeptly streamlines the legal logistics of the Lovings’ groundbreaking Supreme Court case."
-- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review
"Moving and uplifting"
-- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL starred review
(Stars of the Night)
"... (a) spirited rendition of Brooklyn."
-- THE NEW YORK TIMES (B is for Brooklyn)
interviews
--Visual Arts Journal
interview March 2024
--ILLUSTRATION
interview Spring 2024
videos
video of me making art - TK
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)
National Jewish Book Award (Sharing Shalom)
(NJBA Honor - Stars of the Night)
Sydney Taylor Notable (Sharing Shalom)
ALA Notable (Stars of the Night, Can I Touch Your Hair?)
NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book (The Keeper of Stories,
Stars of the Night - Recommended)
Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (I is for Immigrants, Stars of the Night, The Case for Loving)
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)
Society of Illustrators Silver Medal (I is for Immigrants)
Eureka! Gold Honoree (The Keeper of Stories)
Braw Amazing Bookshelf, Bologna Children's Book Festival (Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell)
Canadian Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book (Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell)
Notable Social Studies Trade Book (Sharing Shalom,
I is for Immigrants, The Case for Loving)
A Mighty Girl Best Book (Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell)
Amelia Bloomer List (The Case for Loving, Two Friends)
Sybil Award Finalist (Can I Touch Your Hair?)
Charlotte Huck Honor (Can I Touch Your Hair?)
NAIBA Carla Cohen Free Speech Award (The Case for Loving)
NAPPA Award (The Case for Loving)
Capitol Choices Outstanding Title (I is for Immigrants)
Texas Bluebonnet Master list (Stars of the Night)
New York Public Library Best Book for Kids (Stars of the Night)
American Illustration Book (The Keeper of Stories, Stars of the Night, Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell)
Community Arts Award of Excellence (The Case for Loving)
Mills Tannenbaum Award for Excellence in Children's Literacy
