For weeks I have wanted to start the voting and yet I wanted to make sure that the choices felt right. They do, and so now it begins; the official voting for picture book author/illustrator study. As a reminder, to be a contender, each finalist must have at least 6 picture books published by the time the Global Read Aloud begins on October 2nd, as well as have books that have a more universal theme, which are easily accessible in many countries. I do so hope you like the choices…
Choice 1: A combination of Julie Flett and Monique Gray Smith.
Inspired by their incredible board book My Heart Fills with Happiness, I couldn’t imagine a more dynamic duo of Indigenous authors for the Global Read Aloud.
Choice 2: Christian Robinson
Christian Robinson’s artwork stands out in whichever book it is used. What a fantastic choice he would be.
Choice 3: Pat Zietlow Miller
This Wisconsin Native has been wowing me for years with her versatility and her uncanny storytelling ability.
Choice 4: Josh Funk
One of the most prolific picture book authors I know, Josh’s books garner a great response from all ages.
Choice 5: Dan Santat
I always think that Dan Santat’s latest book is his best one, and then he writes another one. Why not make him the choice for all of us?
Voting has now closed – stay tuned for results in April!
The Global Read Aloud 
I love After the Fall! What an important message for students.
Pat Zillow Miller
Christian Robinson
Pat Zietlow Miller
Dan Santat
Pat Zietlow Miller is my choice.
Pat Zietlow Miller!
Pat Zietlow Miller!
Nice choices, but at least half of the BOOKS should be by women. Yes, there are three women choices up there. But this is not equity.
Considering that in the past 5 years, three of the finalists chosen have been women, I think we are doing ok.
Josh Funk books are easily read aloud favorites in classrooms!
Pat Zietlow Miller!!
Pat Zietlow Miller, of course!
Dan Santat’s
Pat Zietlow Miller! Yes!
Josh’s books are wonderful and witty with great messages tucked inside.
Josh Funk —looks like he writes some really fun stories to read!
Is there a link to vote? I don’t see it in your blog post.
Pat Zietlow Miller
Pat all the way!!!!
Pat Miller is pure awesomeness!!!
These are all outstanding choices, makes it hard to choose! Thank you for the time and thought you have put into Global Read Aloud!
Pat Zeitlow Miller #GRA18
Pat Zeitlow Miller is my choice
Fabulous Read Aloud – My Heart Fills with Happiness
After looking at books by all the authors/illustrators above, my group of 18 boys said I should vote for Dan Santat!
What an incredible choice! I’m looking forward to 2019!
Pat Zeitlow Miller!
I choose Pat Zietlow Miller. Love them all though!
Josh Funk