Rose by the Sea

★ "The lyrical prose and stunning illustrations evoke displacement, fear, and uncertainty while also channeling courage and hope. . . . The detailed artwork deepens the emotional resonance of the text with a powerful use of color and artfully integrated motifs and remembrances that echo from scene to scene, creating a powerful story that gently invites conversation and reflection.” -- Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
★ “A beautifully illustrated and emotionally rich picture book about the impact of the Armenian Genocide that introduces this difficult chapter of history through the eyes of a child, Dzovinar . . . Mooradian and Yim have created a powerful book to share with care. It opens space for conversations about resilience, identity, and remembrance, and it shows how storytelling helps us honor the past while finding beauty in survival.” -- School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
★ "An affectingly gentle immigration story set against a pitiless backdrop.” -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
“Based, per an author’s note, on the childhood events of Mooradian’s great-grandmother, this first-person story connects arrayed hues to a youth’s flight during the Armenian genocide. . . . Establishing a new residence, the sisters paint the walls in colorful hues that remind them of loved ones and home, contributing to a vibrant, layered collage of the duo’s experiences.” -- Publishers Weekly