The Field

(Paperback)

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Now in paperback! Soccer fan or not, the call of The Field is irresistible.


Vini! Come! The field calls! cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their communityfamily, friends, and the local fruit vendorfor a pick-up soccer (futbol) game. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come runningbringing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport.

Friends versus friends teams are formed, the field is cleared of cows, and the game begins! But will a tropical rainstorm threaten their plans

The worlds most popular and inclusive sport hasfound its spirited and authentic voice in Baptiste Pauls debut picture book highlighting the joys of the game along with its universal themes: teamwork, leadership, diversity, and acceptance. Creole words (as spoken in Saint Lucia, the authors birthplace island in the Caribbean) add spice to the story and are a strong reminder of the sports world fame. Bright and brilliant illustrations by debut childrens book illustrator Jacqueline Alcntara winner of the We Need Diverse Books Illustration Mentorship award capture the grit and glory of the game and the beauty of the island setting that inspired this particular field.

Reviews

Irresistible fun. * Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review *
A wonderful depiction of a joyful pastime . . . and a reminder of some of the ways we are more alike than different. * Booklist, Starred Review *

Author Bio

Baptiste Paul is a childrens picture book author. His first book for NorthSouth, The Field, received 3 starred reviews and won the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award, was a Junior Library Guild selection, and also appeared on the Horn Book Fanfare Best of 2018, the School Library Journal Best of 2018, and the CCBC 2018 Choices lists. Baptiste loves sports, likes to roast his own coffee, and grills. He lives in Wisconsin with his family.


Jacqueline Alcntara is a childrens picture book illustrator. Her debut picture book, The Field, written by Baptiste Paul, received 3 starred reviews and won the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award, was a Junior Library Guild selection, and also appeared on the Horn Book Fanfare Best of 2018, the School Library Journal Best of 2018, and the CCBC 2018 Choices lists. Jacquelines favorite days are spent drawing, painting, writing, and walking her dog. She lives in Chicago.