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Where There Is Hope

A Story in African Proverbs

Illustrated by Letícia Moreno
Hardcover
10"W x 8"H | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Dec 15, 2026 | 32 Pages | 9780593659953
Age 4-6 years

When tragedy strikes, a young girl learns the importance of hope and community in this moving picture book from acclaimed author Shauntay Grant.

After a community member is lost suddenly, a young girl and her father make their way to a protest in their memory. Along the way, she learns how bright spots can still be found in the midst of dark times and that keeping hope is the only way to carry through. Told in African proverbs, Where There Is Hope explores a heavy topic, one many kids must deal with early on, and presents it for young readers in a way that is age appropriate and opens dialogue. This gorgeous picture book provides a safe space for learning about harsh realities and offers support and hope from start to finish.
SHAUNTAY GRANT is an award-winning author, poet, playwright, interdisciplinary artist, and associate professor of creative writing at Dalhousie University. She is the author of a number of picture books, including My Fade is Fresh, which garnered multiple starred reviews, Sandy Toes: A Summer Adventure, Snowy Mittens: A Winter Adventure and When I Wrap My Hair. A former poet laureate for the City of Halifax, her picture book Africville won the 2019 Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and was a finalist for the 2018 Governor General's Literary Awards, the 2019 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards, and the 2019 Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Award. View titles by Shauntay Grant
Letícia Moreno is an illustrator and comic artist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She graduated in Art History in the School of Fine Arts of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (EBA/UFRJ) and lives in a city named Maricá, next to lakes, a beach and lots, lots, lots, of green area! ​​​​​​​Her artwork focuses on drawing black characters but refusing stereotypes of black people – making cute, colorful and fun characters. When not drawing you will surely find Letícia either playing Animal Crossing, watching Twitch streams, making some vegan recipes or playing with her dogs, Soshi and Pimenta. View titles by Letícia Moreno
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About

When tragedy strikes, a young girl learns the importance of hope and community in this moving picture book from acclaimed author Shauntay Grant.

After a community member is lost suddenly, a young girl and her father make their way to a protest in their memory. Along the way, she learns how bright spots can still be found in the midst of dark times and that keeping hope is the only way to carry through. Told in African proverbs, Where There Is Hope explores a heavy topic, one many kids must deal with early on, and presents it for young readers in a way that is age appropriate and opens dialogue. This gorgeous picture book provides a safe space for learning about harsh realities and offers support and hope from start to finish.

Creators

SHAUNTAY GRANT is an award-winning author, poet, playwright, interdisciplinary artist, and associate professor of creative writing at Dalhousie University. She is the author of a number of picture books, including My Fade is Fresh, which garnered multiple starred reviews, Sandy Toes: A Summer Adventure, Snowy Mittens: A Winter Adventure and When I Wrap My Hair. A former poet laureate for the City of Halifax, her picture book Africville won the 2019 Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and was a finalist for the 2018 Governor General's Literary Awards, the 2019 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards, and the 2019 Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Award. View titles by Shauntay Grant
Letícia Moreno is an illustrator and comic artist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She graduated in Art History in the School of Fine Arts of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (EBA/UFRJ) and lives in a city named Maricá, next to lakes, a beach and lots, lots, lots, of green area! ​​​​​​​Her artwork focuses on drawing black characters but refusing stereotypes of black people – making cute, colorful and fun characters. When not drawing you will surely find Letícia either playing Animal Crossing, watching Twitch streams, making some vegan recipes or playing with her dogs, Soshi and Pimenta. View titles by Letícia Moreno
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