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Matt de la Peña (Author),
Christian Robinson (Illustrator)

#1 New York Times Bestseller

A USA Today Bestseller

Winner of the Newbery Medal

A Caldecott Honor Book

A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book

A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century
One of The Atlantic‘s 65 Essential Children’s Books

This award-winning modern classic–a must-have for every child’s home library–is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and celebrates the special bond between a curious young boy and his loving grandmother. “This gentle, artfully illustrated tale of a boy and his grandmother offers a thoughtful introduction to adult themes like race, poverty and disability.”–The New York Times

On Sundays, CJ and his nana ride the bus across town to their stop on Market Street. But today, CJ’s not happy about it. Today, he’s wondering out loud why they have to wait in the rain and why they don’t have a car like his other friends. But it’s Nana who opens young CJ’s eyes and shows him the real beauty in the world around them–the spirit of the bustling city, the music in everyday life, and the magic of their often overlooked neighbors. From award-winning talents Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson comes a brilliant celebration of the love between a grandmother and her grandson.

Author Biography

Matt de la Peña is the Newbery Medal-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street. He is also the author of the award-winning picture books Carmela Full of Wishes, Love, and A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis, and seven critically acclaimed young adult novels. Matt teaches creative writing and visits schools and colleges throughout the country. You can visit Matt at , or on Twitter and Instagram , or follow him on Twitter @theartoffunnews and on Instagram @ of Pages: 32Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.6 x 8.8 INIllustrated: YesPublication Date: January 08, 2015Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2015)Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award (2016)Award: North Carolina Children’s Book Award (2016)Accelerated Reader:Quiz Name: Last Stop on Market StreetInterest Level: Lower Grades, K-3Reading Level: 3.3Point Value: 0.5