What in the World is Ezra's Art?

Enjoy this picture book published by Third State Books, a publishing house focusing on Asian American and Pacific Islander voices and stories, founded by Stephanie Lim and Charles Kim. What in the World Is Ezra’s Art? is written by Eric Toda and Shay Fan and illustrated by Tara Hân-Trần Johnson.

Ezra is a seven-year-old boy who likes cheese-flavored ice cream, flying off the couch with his superhero cape, and peeling dried glue off his fingers. And he LOVES making art. Every day at Braddock Elementary, he doodles, draws, paints, and crafts with abandon. When he makes something, the entire world melts away, his heart feels warm, and his entire body wants to wiggle. But there is one problem. Even though he loves making it, no one understands it.

In this heartwarming picture book, little Ezra questions whether he should continue to create when his parents, teachers, and classmates don't seem to get, or even like, his creations. What in the World Is Ezra's Art? explores the question: Can Ezra feel good about his art when no one else does?

PRAISE FOR WHAT IN THE WORLD IS EZRA’S ART

"This is a sweet story of following your passion and believing in yourself no matter what." —Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic gold medalist ice skater and New York Times best selling children’s author

"A great story for budding artists, Ezra's Art reminds us all not to let others' opinions diminish the joy of creating." —Grace Lin, bestselling author of A Big Mooncake for Little Star

"Every creator, no matter the age, will relate to Ezra's spark for creating. A sweet tale of believing in yourself even when others may not see it yet." —Benson Shum, award-winning children's author/illustrator of Anzu the Great Kaiju

"Ezra's Art celebrates the uninhibited joy of creating. Ezra is a hero for everyone brave enough to follow their heart—and their art—wherever their unique spark may lead!" — Megan and Jorge Lacera, multi-award winning creators of Zombies Don't Eat Veggies