Sunny and Oswaldo

Description: Acclaimed middle-grade author Nicole Melleby shows the importance of kindness and empathy when Sunny, who does not like cats, meets Oswaldo, the crankiest cat ever, in Melleby's debut picture book.

Brief description: Nicole Melleby, a New Jersey native, is the author of highly praised middle-grade books, including the Lambda Literary finalist Hurricane Season. She lives with her wife and their cat, whose need for attention oddly aligns with Nicole's writing schedule.

Review Quotes: "This well-paced story tells a realistic story of an adopted pet with grace and light humor... the final illustration of Sunny and Oswaldo hugging makes clear that even the most stubborn of us--human and pet--can change our opinions when we consider others. Purrfectly charming!"--Kirkus Reviews