As I’ve been reading widely and thinking about nonfiction voice, I’ve discovered a category of book that surprised me. I’m calling it “neutral voice.”
In these books, usually created by an author-illustrator, the text is straightforward with little or no identifiable voice. Why? Because the art and design take center stage. They are so dynamic, so innovative that they do all the heavy lifting while the text fades into the background, playing a supporting role.
Books with a Neutral Voice
Coral Reef by Jason Chin
Eye to Eye by Steve Jenkins
Frogs by Nic Bishop
Move by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page
My First Day by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page
Neo Leo by Gene Barretta
Now & Ben by Gene Barretta
Redwoods by Jason Chin
Timeless Thomas by Gene Baretta
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