Violet's mother is red and her father is blue, which leads her to ask ... Why am I Violet?
Tania Stehlik is an elementary school teacher with the Toronto District School Board. She was born and raised in Montreal, but currently lives in Toronto with her husband Rob. She is of Indian and French Canadian descent and takes great pride in her mixed heritage from which the story of Violet is inspired. This is her first book.
"Violet is a sensitive and memorable story... The celebration of
differences message is very clear in Violet, which is additionally
enriched by a plethora of spicy, imaginative, full page color
illustrations."-- "Midwest Book Review"
"I can see this book being a real asset for discussions and themes
on differences and diversity."-- "Teach with Picture Books
Blog"
"Of course, this story lends itself to all sorts of activities with
color mixing or elementary genetics, as well as serving as a good
conversation starter."-- "Three Turtles and Their Pet Librarian
blog"
"Tania Stehlik's tale is simple yet effective, and illustrator
Vanja Vuleta Jovanovic keeps things interesting by creating a world
that is part Dr. Seuss, part The Little Prince, and part something
else quite unique...while the message will have a special resonance
for mixed-race families, any kid who has ever felt "different" will
feel right at home."-- "Quill & Quire"
"This is a visually interesting way to teach children about how
people come in all sorts of different races."-- "Suddenly
Books"
"This is a wonderful story about self acceptance and
individuality... It has been an eye opener for my kids, as I'm sure
it will be for yours."-- "Wordsbymom.com"
"This is a wonderful story about self-acceptance and individuality.
The illustrations are great. As one would expect from a book about
colours, it's bright and vibrant and eye catching."-- "Toronto
Star"
"Violet is violet. Artist Jovanovic has painted a colourful,
topsy-turvy world for her heroine to inhabit, and Violet is a
stick-figure girl with a mop of black, spiky hair and pale purple
skin."-- "The Globe and Mail"
"Violet, anticipating the first day of school, is nervous about
making friends and fitting in. And while her fears are partially
founded when students are surprised to discover the color of her
parents, Stehlik's message remains upbeat...Although the setting is
clearly the lower grades of elementary school, long-limbed Violet
and her peers look like middle schoolers, and the hand-drawn feel
of the pictures brings to mind the anime-influenced journal
marginalia of an intensely emotional adolescent. If the message is
less than subtle, it should still be a comfort to readers,
particularly those of mixed heritage, who struggle with
belonging."-- "Publisher's Weekly"
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