The Paper Princess

“With gorgeous mixed-media collages and inventive turns, the story moves beautifully and expressively through a richly created world, evoking all the longing, thrill, and excitement of innocent exploration on the path to gaining independence.” * Common Sense Media *
“A must for every home and library.” * Gennifer Choldenko, Newbery Honor author and New York Times bestselling co-author of Dogtown *
“The best book yet from this talented author/illustrator, and one that children will love.” * School Library Journal, starred review *
“Kleven’s story and art work in tandem to encourage entrance to the wide-open world of self-expression.” * Publishers Weekly *
“This magical world, in which blue jays have feathers of Florentine paper and princesses have sweaters to wear when they go flying, is full of the spirit of creativity and the importance of finding a home.” * Booklist *
“Imaginatively detailed and told with an appealing blend of realism and whimsy.” * Kirkus Reviews *
“The illustrations for The Paper Princess are consistently beautiful.” * The New York Times *

Elisa Kleven writes and illustrates picture books because she’s never outgrown her childhood passion for art and storymaking. Having spent much of her childhood creating magical, miniature worlds, Elisa now creates similar worlds inside of her picture books. She is the acclaimed author and/or illustrator of over thirty children’s books, including Sun Bread, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, The Paper Princess, and Abuela, by Arthur Dorros. Her books have been included in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the Reading Rainbow series. Elisa’s stories have also been performed as plays and ballets by professional theater and dance companies.

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