A pandemic story for kids

In an effort to help children understand and cope with the pandemic, author Julie Beasley and illustrator Robyn Goldstein (pictured, from left) teamed up to publish a new book, Winona and Gus and the Coronavirus. The book tells the story of Winona and her brother, Gus, as they adapt to a new way of living during the pandemic and learn to look around for silver linings. Julie and Robyn both have a history of using their creativity to help during a crisis. Julie wrote her first children’s book, H is for Harvey, in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Robyn made a name for herself during the early days of the pandemic with her hand-painted “thank you” signs featuring mail carriers, doctors, first responders, and shop workers. 

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