There was always something different about that tree . . . While the rest of the forest’s trees shed their leaves for the winter, an oak tree hangs onto her dried, brown leaves. So stubborn, the wind whispers. What’s she waiting for? the birds chitter. Doesn’t she know the rules?...
Lee Wind writes the books that would have changed his life as a young Gay Jewish kid. He is the author of the acclaimed picture book, Red and Green and Blue and White and the award-winning nonfiction title for readers ages 11 and up, No Way, They Were Gay? Hidden Lives and Secret Loves. Lee lives in Los Angeles with his husband of more than 25 years, and they have a grown daughter. Visit him at leewind.org.
Jieting Chen is an illustrator, animator, and designer. She has produced and directed several award-winning animation shorts. Her illustrations are strongly influenced by Oriental paintings.
"[Boxer] explains the natural benefits some trees receive for not shedding their leaves and lets readers know that the story is a metaphor for being neurodivergent. VERDICT A worthy addition to a collection frequented by nature lovers, and a book that takes an unusual and welcome approach to the seasons.” —School Library Journal Review
