Awards:

• An Ezra Jack Keats Writer Honor and
  Illustrator Award (2026)

• A NYPL Best Book for Kids (2025)

• A Finalist for the Jane Addams Peace Association Children’s Book Award (2026)

Starred Reviews:

• "A lovely experience of wonder and empathy.” —Kirkus Reviews (11/24)

• “One generous gesture uncaps a well, Faith discovers in this resonant, community-focused double debut.” —Publisher’s Weekly (12/24)

• “Augustine asks us to open our eyes to the need all around us and to respond generously and immediately, just like Faith.” —Youth Services Book Review (3/14/25)

• “Faith Takes the Train is full of a child’s open-hearted innocence and joy at sharing and helping others.” —BookPage (4/25)

Booklists

• “With respect and empathy, Augustine and Mokshini demonstrate the transformative power of a single act of kindness.” —Kirkus Reviews, “4 Kidlit Debuts Sure to Win Over Younger Readers” (2/25/25)