Christian Robinson

Last Stop on Market Street

  • Last Stop on Market Street

  • Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful."

    CJ begins his weekly bus journey around the city with disappointment and dissatisfaction, wondering why he and his family can't drive a car like his friends. Through energy and encouragement, CJ's nana helps him see the beauty and fun in their routine.

    This beautifully illustrated, emotive picture book explores urban life with honesty, interest and gratitude.

    Last Stop on Market Street has won multiple awards and spent time at the number one spot in the New York Times Bestseller List.

Christian Robinson is a 2016 Caldecott Honoree and also received a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for his art in Last Stop on Market Street. His picture books include the Gaston and Friends series; Leo: A Ghost Story; School's First Day of School; The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade; Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker; and many more. You can visit Christian at theartoffun.com or on Instagram @theartoffun.

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