A 2026 New England Book Award Finalist
From acclaimed author Shauntay Grant and Caldecott Honor-winning artist Daniel Minter comes a stunning picture book in which a young girl dives to uncover a sunken slave ship. Expressive verse and beautiful artwork serve as a tribute to both heritage and history, while shining a light on the real divers who explore these shipwrecks.
* To convey the feeling of descending to the depths of the ocean, this book is meant to be read vertically *
A past
that's passed from me
to you:
the dearest,
darkest,
deepest blue.
| ISBN: | 9780063251380 |
| Publication date: | 16th July 2026 |
| Author: | Shauntay Grant |
| Illustrator: | Daniel Minter |
| Publisher: | Quill Tree Books an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Fantasy / Magical Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE) |
A 2026 New England Book Award FinalistFrom acclaimed author Shauntay Grant and Caldecott Honor-winning artist Daniel Minter comes a stunning picture book in which a young girl dives to uncover a sunken slave ship. Expressive verse and beautiful artwork serve as a tribute to both heritage and history, while shining a light on the real divers who explore these shipwrecks.* To convey the feeling of descending to the depths of the ocean, this book is meant to be read vertically *A pastthat's passed from meto you: the dearest,darkest,deepest blue.
The Deepest Blue features in the following genres: PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Fantasy / Magical, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE)
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Deepest Blue was written by Shauntay Grant and published by Quill Tree Books an imprint of HarperCollins
The Deepest Blue has 32 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.