I’m Monica Sherwood, an author & illustrator based in Brooklyn.
The Ice House
With shades of When You Reach Me, The Thing About Jellyfish, and Bridge to Terabithia, and a big, timely climate hook at its core, here is a heartfelt middle grade debut about the inevitability of change that will resonate profoundly during these extraordinary times.
With a deft combination of heartfelt prose and a touch of magic, Monica Sherwood's affecting debut novel is a relatable story of families grappling with—and emerging from—a different kind of quarantine.
Kind words for The Ice House
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"A gentle and thoughtful story about the magic that can be found in resilience, art, and most of all, friendship."
Jasmine Warga,
Newbery Award Winning Author
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“A beautifully written novel about a world of mostly physical isolation and virtual connection that seems all too familiar [and that] readers will strongly relate to.”
Dusty Bowling,
Author of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
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“You’re going to love it. Your readers are going to love it. It’s so fascinating. It’s so timely. But I think it’s a great book that kids are going to read for a really really long time. ”
Colby Sharp,
Literacy Advocate + 5th Grade Teacher
Illustrations
I draw inspiration from everyday life, nature, and small adventures, working with color and light to create mood-rich illustrations that tell a story.
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