Renée Watson is an award-winning children's and YA author, recognized by the ALA, NAACP, the Lincoln Center, the UN, and other organizations for her pioneering portrayals of young African-American characters. She is active in various literary nonprofits and diversity-focused literary campaigns, such as the #LangstonsLegacy Campaign and We Need Diverse Books. Her contribution to The Hunter Maiden reaffirms how this timeless series is an essential part of any progressive parenting bookshelf.
As the final part in our four-volume reissue of classic children's tales, The Hunter Maiden will benefit from visual familiarity and marketing momentum. It is also the second book of stories taken from The Maid of the North, which has been out of print and unavailable for a number of years. The new series includes distinct elements (brown ink, hand-drawn illustrations) that retain a timeless aesthetic but with high production values.
This series is ideal for progressive parents interested in sharing nonsexist folklore with their children. There are a few similar collections of girl-centered folk stories, but none published in the last 10+ years.
All titles in the series will be leveled for the Lexile measure.
