Yesterday, “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore,” by William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg, won the Academy Award for Animated Short Film. It’s a beautiful film that truly highlights the role books can play in our lives. I encourage you to take a look.
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Jessica Harrison is the main reviewer behind Cracking the Cover. Prior to creating Cracking the Cover, Jessica worked as the in-house book critic for the Deseret News, a daily newspaper in Salt Lake City. Jessica also worked as a copy editor and general features writer for the paper. Following that, Jessica spent two years with an international company as a social media specialist. Jessica is currently a freelance writer/editor. In 2023, she was selected to be one of the first-round judges for the Cybils Awards — middle-grade fiction. She is passionate about reading and giving people the tools to make informed decisions in their own book choices.
