Brian Selznick - Run Away with Me

Published April 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT

Book cover for "Run Away With Me" by Brian Selznick

Brian Selznick is a Caldecott Medalist for his # 1 New York Times bestseller, "The Invention of Hugo Cabret." His latest, "Run Away with Me," is his debut Young Adult novel. It weaves words and illustration to tell the story of a transformative love.

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