Perfect for classroom sharing and back to school, this poignant picture book based on a true story celebrates a beloved teacher and his commitment to making sure all kids feel welcome in his classroom.
From art to science, history to math, there are so many things to learn at school! But Mr. Gill's students are most interested in learning about the empty chair that sits in the front of their classroom. He tells them a story from his childhood about his Black best friend, Archie, the racism they experienced at a classmate's birthday party, when Archie was told there wasn't a chair for him, and how it inspired Mr. Gill to prioritize inclusivity and love.
In this true story of bravery and belonging from longtime elementary school teacher Dan Gill and gorgeously illustrated by Susan Gal, readers will learn to always keep an extra chair in their home and in their hearts.
| ISBN: | 9780316552691 |
| Publication date: | 24th July 2025 |
| Author: | Dan Gill |
| Illustrator: | Susan Gal |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Young Readers an imprint of Little, Brown |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships School Stories |