At Balzer & Bray we publish bold, creative, groundbreaking picture books and novels that appeal directly to kids in a fresh way. Within our boutique imprint, authors and illustrators have the freedom to take risks and fulfill their unique visions. Our list features best-selling, award-winning talent such as Candace Bushnell, E. Lockhart, Patricia McCormick, Kadir Nelson, and Mo Willems, as well as new voices who will become the stars of tomorrow. We love what we do, and our passion comes across in every book we publish.