Already All the Love

We’re excited to welcome local author Diana Farid back to the store for Sunday storytime on December 15 at 10:30am as she shares her beautiful new board book, Already All the Love.

Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under

Celebrate everything a new baby is in this moment-already able, strong, and brave-and what they could grow to be-a friend, a helper, a teacher. This gorgeous, giftable book includes stunning illustrations by celebrated Polynesian artist Shar Tuiasoa.

In this gorgeous board book, when thoughts of a baby's future start to pull at a parent's attention, they pause to reflect on the joy, wonder, and love already overflowing in their lives. This gentle, calming text will help any caregiver slow down and marvel at the remarkable baby in front of them.

About the Author

Diana Farid is a poet, an award-winning author, and a physician at Stanford University. Her debut picture book, When You Breathe, a poetic introduction to respiration, was named a 2021 Notable Poetry Book by the National Council of Teachers of English, won a 2021 EUREKA! Gold Award for children's nonfiction and made the 2021 Communication Arts shortlist for Illustration. Her debut middle grade verse novel, Wave, released on 3/29/22. "Raw and powerful...Rich, layered, and heart-rending." -Kirkus, Wave celebrates the healing power of poetry and music. You can learn more about her at dianafarid.com or follow her @_artelixir.

Shar Tuiasoa is a Polynesian artist from the island of O'ahu, in the town of Kailua, Hawai'i, where she was born and raised. After studying fine art at her local community college, she headed to California where she earned her BFA in illustration from Laguna College of Art and Design. When she is not in the ocean, enjoying the vibrant culture of her home, Shar spends her time imagining and creating for her illustration business, Punky Aloha Studio.