What Is Given from the Heart

This final picture book from author Patricia McKissack is a celebration of the joy of giving. The story follows James Otis and his Mama as they navigate their hardships with resilience and generosity. After a fire devastates the Temples' home, their church collects donations to help. James Otis contemplates what he can contribute to the Temples' 'love box', reflecting on the value of his possessions and the act of giving. This heartfelt narrative, combined with its theme of compassion, earned the book the Coretta Scott King – John Steptoe Illustrator Award for New Talent.