By Christian Trimmer

Art by Kaylani Juanita

I wrote The Little Things as a “thank you” to the folks whose acts of kindness helped me achieve my dreams and who inspired me to pay it forward. It’s also an homage to the LGBTQ community, a community that has lifted me up, made me feel safe, and emboldened me. Now, as we live through a pandemic, I see the power of community everywhere. I hope your young readers enjoy the story and learn to recognize their power to change the world for the better.

“In a crowded market of picture books extolling random acts of kindness, illustrator Juanita’s charming images set this story apart. The details of each townsperson’s personality and identity sparkle on the pages, including disabled, Black, queer, and gender-nonconforming characters.”—Kirkus Reviews

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