Albert‘s Quiet Quest

A Junior Library Guild selection On Quill & Quire’s Kidlit Spring Preview 2019, Picture Books One of CBC’s 29 Canadian Kids Books & YA to Look For in Spring 2019 One of the Globe and Mail‘s 100 Books That Shaped 2019 One of CCBC‘s Best Books for Kids & Teens 2019 PRAISE FOR Albert‘s Quiet Quest: “With her elegant, effortlessly fascinating visual style, Arsenault makes it all look like joyous, communal fun.” --New York Times “In Arsenault’s ideal neighborhood, independent children make their own decisions and form their own community, and they resolve their own conflicts, too.” --Publishers Weekly "This accessible story will validate readers who relish their quiet time as well as their friends." -- Kirkus Reviews "A subtle portrait of the independent republic of childhood." -- Horn Book Magazine "The imaginative contrast between the beach scenes and the urban setting creates a humorous backdrop for this ‘quiet‘ tale of kindness and friendship." -- School Library Journal "Each member of the beguiling ensemble cast is wholly engaging.” --Quill & Quire “It is a joy to see Albert’s desire to unwind through his love of reading inspire the children around him to do the same." --Highly Recommended, Resource Links “[Arsenault’s] masterful capture of motions and emotions with only a few lines is remarkable. . . . [The book] is a humorous and relatable take on navigating social interactions and the need for downtime as an introvert as well as being a loving ode to the quiet power of a good book.” --Highly Recommended, CM Reviews