Alexandra Boiger

Illustrator and Author

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Max and Marla

“Boiger’s story is graceful, and her limited-palette watercolor illustrations in well-designed combinations…effectively keep readers’ attention on the story. …A fun-filled story that delivers the true nature of the Olympian spirit.”

– Kirkus Review

Max and Marla Are Going on a Trip

“A delightful lesson in the joy of living in the moment.”

– Kirkus Reviews

She Persisted Around the World

“…there’s a beautiful wordless language at play here as Boiger captures the quiet dignity of these 13 women in ways that are tonally similar but sufficiently distinct to make turning the page to another spread a real pleasure.”

– The National: International

While Mama Had a Quick Little Chat

“Boiger illustrates the burgeoning chaos with a wispy, whimsical elegance reminiscent of Hilary Knight’s art, placing a very small, tousled redhead in gracious, upper-crust surroundings, and adorning the array of partyers in Depression-era evening garb.”

– Kirkus Reviews

She Persisted

“…exemplary watercolors, which show both delicacy and strength, and features inspiring quotes. This well-curated list will show children that women’s voices have made themselves emphatically heard.”

– Booklist

Max and Marla Are Going on a Trip

“Tender and humorous . . . The underlying message to adjust some of our screen-centric habits in order to appreciate the natural world with open eyes and reverence is a plain truth with value for readers of all ages.”

– School Library Journal

Max and Marla Are Having a Picnic

“Each cartoon block is simple perfection…A gentle lesson on dealing with adversity and celebrating friendship.”

– School Library Journal

All of Us

“Love is the core of the voyage … The breathtaking art carries the message throughout.”

– Booklist Starred Review

Tallulah’s Nutcracker

“Boiger creates a vivid sense of music and movement in the graceful watercolor illustrations. A fresh addition to the Tallulah series.”

– Booklist
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Alexandra Boiger, Max & Marla sleeping“In this tale of sled-riding friends, Alexandra Boiger, successfully captures the Olympic spirit. Max and Marla is a story about persistence in pursuing goals and sends a positive message that true Olympians never give up to readers of any age.”

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