Hala Tahboub was born in Jordan and now lives in Montreal. Tahboub was an architect and interior designer before shifting careers to become an illustrator and author of children’s books.
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Fiction (Juvenile, Picture book)
Kevin Goes First
New York: Clarion Books, 2023.
Publisher’s Synopsis (From its website)
When Kevin and his friends find a mysterious ladder, it sparks a big debate over what it might lead to . . . and who should go first.
When eager Kevin starts climbing before a decision is agreed upon, he discovers a BIG surprise that might be better shared with friends.