Crossing the Finish Line

“This little-known story should find a place among other biographies of athletes, as it enriches the tapestry of those who strive against great odds. The text is simple, and the illustrations provide the context for Karu’s internal narrative.” –Booklist“A great purchase, this is an ideal book to compare to other titles about sports, running, competitors and competition.” –School Library Journal–SLJ

Thushanthi Ponweera is a children’s book author and poet from Sri Lanka. She is the author of I Am Kavi, a middle grade novel in verse, as well as the picture book My Best Friend’s Bangles.

Maithili Joshi is a South Asian illustrator and designer based in New York City. She grew up in Pune, and she was drawn to the art of book making from a young age. Since graduating from the School of Visual Arts, she has been working with various publishers to create illustrations for picture books, while also designing MG/YA novel covers with Scholastic, where she works full time. Her illustrated works include Rainbow Bangles by Thushanthi Ponweera, which was a JLG Gold Standard Selection. Maithili enjoys the sun, ice cream, and long city walks.