<![CDATA[author results for Howell, Theresa]]>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/austin/rss/search?query=Howell%2C%20Theresa&searchType=author&origin=core-catalog-explore&view=groupedRSS for NodeMon, 20 Apr 2026 00:20:49 GMT<![CDATA[Maybe Something Beautiful]]>In this exuberant picture book about transformation through art, Mira lives in a gray urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and hope to the neighborhood.

What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine!

Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation—and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big. Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration!

"Simply superb." (Kirkus)

Tomás Rivera Book Award * ALA Notable Children's Book * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books of the Year * Huffington Post Best Picture Books of the Year * Kirkus Best of the Year * School Library Journal Top 10 LatinX of the Year


Mira and her new friend prove that a single splash of color can change everything.


  • Based on a True Story: Discover the real-life events behind San Diego's Urban Art Trail, where a community came together to paint their world with hope.
  • Creativity for Kids: Follows Mira, a young girl who loves to draw, as she inspires her neighbors to pick up a paintbrush and express themselves.
  • Making a Difference: A powerful lesson for kids that shows how even the smallest person can bring immense joy and color to a gray world.
  • Multicultural Community: Join a diverse cast of characters like Mr. Sax and Ms. López who celebrate their neighborhood's transformation with salsa, merengue, and cha-cha-cha!
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    A lyrical Spanish edition of the acclaimed and inspiring picture book Maybe Something Beautiful, illustrated by Pura Belpré Medal winner Rafael López.
    What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation—and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big. Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration!

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