Dorothy & Herbert

Dorothy & Herbert

DOROTHY & HERBERT: An Ordinary Couple and Their Extraordinary Collection of Art

Written by Jackie Azúa Kramer
Illustrated by Julia Breckenreid
Published by Cameron Kids | Abrams

This story is about Dorothy & Herbert Vogel - a postal worker and librarian in New York who loved art, collected it, and gave it all away to museums across the country.

This picture book was chosen to appear in the Society of Illustrators 2021 Original Art Exhibit, a showcase of illustrations from the year’s best children’s books published in the U.S.

“…memorable, innovative illustrations (including a particularly dramatic double gatefold) capture the Vogels’ love of art and the artists of New York’s SoHo community…” - Kirkus Reviews

“"What an odd and enchanting book! …” - School Library Journal