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I am so honored and excited to announce that the Mississippi Library Commission has selected ONE MISSISSIPPI as their 2026 Children’s Book selection for Great Reads from Great Places from the Mississippi Center for the Book.
We will be at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. in August. This honor is beyond my wildest dreams!
"One Mississippi by Steve Azar, illustrated by Sarah Frances Hardy, is a vibrant children’s book inspired by Mississippi’s people, places, and culture—and the official state song.
This selection celebrates storytelling, music, and the spirit of Mississippi, and we’re proud to share it with young readers, families, and libraries across the state.
Learn more and connect with your local library to explore this title."
For the ONE MISSISSIPPI teacher guide and book page, click here!
ONE MISSISSIPPI...A children's book based on the newly adopted state song of Mississippi by Steve Azar!
Hi! I'm Sarah Frances Hardy,
an author and illustrator of children's books.
I live in Oxford, Mississippi, where I'm surrounded by a wonderful community of writers and readers.
For more info about me, click here!