Cover Spotlight: First Day of Unicorn School
PB Debut Troupe 21 is thrilled to reveal the cover of FIRST DAY OF UNICORN SCHOOL (Capstone, January 1, 2021). Cheery, bright and full of fun, this magnetic art has captured our hearts! FIRST DAY OF UNICORN SCHOOL is the debut picture book of Troupe member Jess Hernandez. Join us in congratulating Jess on the charming look of her new book, illustrated by Mariano Epelbaum.
Check out the cover!
Here’s more about FIRST DAY OF UNICORN SCHOOL from Troupe author Jess Hernandez…
FIRST DAY OF UNICORN SCHOOL is the story of Milly, a donkey with dreams of attending the prestigious unicorn school. With a few creative photos in her application, she’s accepted and must make it through the school without anyone realizing what she really is: a donkey in a party hat.
I first saw the cover two days after my state went into full pandemic lockdown. We were one of the epicenters at the time and people were afraid. The roads and the grocery stores were empty. Even the weather seemed gloomier than usual. The world felt surreal and ominous.
When I opened the file of Mariano Epelbaum’s beautiful cover on that day, it felt miraculous. The world he’d created was so full of life and hope. For the first time in what seemed like days, I smiled. His beautiful artwork reminded me there could still be joy and color and silliness, even in a world of uncertainty.
As we continue in these strange times, that’s what I hope readers will get from FIRST DAY OF UNICORN SCHOOL. I hope it will remind them that even when things get scary and hard, it’s okay to laugh and be silly and dream big dreams - like becoming a unicorn when you’re really a donkey.
FIRST DAY OF UNICORN SCHOOL is available for pre-order through Barnes & Noble and Amazon!
Want to snag the book, and enter to win a fun prize, too?
Here’s how…
Pre-order FIRST DAY OF UNICORN SCHOOL by Jess Hernandez
Gallop on over to Twitter
Direct message Jess (@FinkHernandez) a pic of your pre-order receipt
That’s it! You’ll be entered into a drawing for a snarky unicorn tee from Etsy. Get your copy, and enter to win, today!
