The Stuff of Stars

In 'The Stuff of Stars', Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer and Caldecott Honor winner Ekua Holmes take readers on a poetic journey from the birth of the universe to the creation of Earth and the emergence of life. The book explores the transformation of stardust into planets and ultimately, into humans. Vivid illustrations capture the pre-Bang void and the explosion of life across galaxies, blending science and art to reveal the composition of our world. The book is also the 2019 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner.