Ancestory

PACKS: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: “Showing how different animals benefit from living and working in groups, Salyer’s debut is a great example of the inventiveness possible in a nonfiction picture book.” — New York Times Book ReviewPACKS: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: “With supple, richly colored illustrations and enthusiastic text, Hannah Salyer draws readers… into the beauty and variety of wild creatures.” — Wall Street JournalPACKS: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: ★ “[An] uplifting, lively picture book that details the various ways a community structure helps a species thrive and survive…. Part natural science, part deep ecology, wholly captivating.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)PACKS: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: ★ “A must-purchase for every collection. Salyer offers a beautiful look at Earth’s herding creatures.” — School Library Journal (starred review)ANCESTORY: “In this informative picture book, Salyer uses brilliant images to present the “history” found in rocks and cave art, making a connection between ancient artists and creators in modern times. A lush and vibrant picture book which will leave readers wanting to know more.” — Publishers WeeklyANCESTORY: ★ “Breathtaking illustrations capture the beauty and power of prehistoric artwork with remarkable precision. This luminous picture book about humanity’s shared stories is full of discoveries.” — Booklist (starred review)ANCESTORY: ★ “Vivid … mesmerizing … intriguing … How extraordinary that ancient ancestors call out to us from the rocks we see all around. Excellent explanatory backmatter concludes this fascinating book.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)ANCESTORY: “An effective, efficient celebration of the human need to tell stories through art.” — Horn Book MagazineANCESTORY: ★ “Visually stunning. A fascinating look at a still-unfurling human history.“— Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Hannah Salyer resides in Brooklyn, NY, where she writes and illustrates picture books (including Packs: Strength in Numbers), makes pottery, sculpture, and fine art, teaches art classes, and runs a community art space called Underland. Her work is rooted in a deep fascination with ecological systems, how different creatures experience the Anthropocene, and humans’ relationship to other species-and how that has changed over time.

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