The Deepest Blue

By Shauntay Grant

A 2026 New England Book Award Finalist

From acclaimed author Shauntay Grant and Caldecott Honor-winning artist Daniel Minter comes a stunning picture book in which a young girl dives to uncover a sunken slave ship. Expressive verse and beautiful artwork serve as a tribute to both heritage and history, while shining a light on the real divers who explore these shipwrecks.

* To convey the feeling of descending to the depths of the ocean, this book is meant to be read vertically *

A past

that's passed from me

to you:

the dearest,

darkest,

deepest blue.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0063251388
• ISBN13: 9780063251380
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Quill Tree Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.6" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3