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."
-- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review
(The Remembering Candle)
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"A beautifully illustrated book... " ​
-- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL starred review
(I is for Immigrants)
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"Alko’s colorful collages... engage with each line of text, making for a sensory experience."​
-- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (Otherwise Known As Judy The Great)
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“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)
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"... lushly textured, jewel-toned collage"
​ -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review
(Why Am I Me?)
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"Alko adeptly streamlines the legal logistics of the Lovings’ groundbreaking Supreme Court case."​
​ -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review
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"Moving and uplifting"
-- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL starred review
(Stars of the Night)
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"... (a) spirited rendition of Brooklyn."
​ -- THE NEW YORK TIMES (B is for Brooklyn)
awards & accolades
National Jewish Book Award (Sharing Shalom)
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National Jewish Book Award Honor (Stars of the Night)
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Society of Illustrators Silver Medal (I is for Immigrants)
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Sydney Taylor Notable (Sharing Shalom)
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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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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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ALA Notable (Stars of the Night, Can I Touch Your Hair?)
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New York Public Library Best Book for Kids (Stars of the Night)
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Braw Amazing Bookshelf - Bologna Children's Book Festival (Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell)
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NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book (The Keeper of Stories)
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NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended Book (Stars of the Night)
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NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book (Sharing Shalom, I is for Immigrants, The Case for Loving)
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Notable Books for a Global Society List (Stars of the Night)
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Eureka! Gold Honoree (The Keeper of Stories)
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ILA-CBC Children's Choice List (The Case for Loving)
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Canadian Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book (Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell)
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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 Master list (Stars of the Night)
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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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American Illustration Book (The Keeper of Stories, Stars of the Night, Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell)
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Communication Arts Award of Excellence (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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Arkansas Charlie May Simon Children’s Book Award Nominee (Stars of the Night)
Social Justice Literature Award Recommended Reading List (Stars of the Night)
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Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book (Stars of the Night)
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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American Illustration Book (The Keeper of Stories, Stars of the Night, Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell)
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Communication Arts Award of Excellence (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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Arkansas Charlie May Simon Children’s Book Award Nominee (Stars of the Night)
Social Justice Literature Award Recommended Reading List (Stars of the Night)
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Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book (Stars of the Night)
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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American Illustration Book (The Keeper of Stories, Stars of the Night, Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell)
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Communication Arts Award of Excellence (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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Arkansas Charlie May Simon Children’s Book Award Nominee (Stars of the Night)
Social Justice Literature Award Recommended Reading List (Stars of the Night)
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Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book (Stars of the Night)
interviews
--Visual Arts Journal
interview March 2024
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--ILLUSTRATION
interview Spring 2024
videos
video of me making art - TK
