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Sweet!
  • Published: 12 May 2027
  • ISBN: 9781623546168
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $42.99

Sweet!

The (Not So) Sugarcoated Story of Our Favorite Taste

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Do you have a sweet tooth? This book is for you. Suspicious of sugar? This book is also for you.

From blackened royal teeth to artificial sweeteners and big business, this witty nonfiction book reveals the surprising science and politics behind our love of sweet things.

Everyone seems to have an opinion about sugar and other sweeteners. But how much do you know about the sweet stuff that permeates our lives?

  • Why do we feel so good when we taste sweetness? 
  • Why did Queen Elizabeth I's teeth turn black?
  • How did we discover artificial sweeteners?
  • How does corporate greed drive our love of sweet treats?
  • How much sugar does the average American consume each year?

With humor and honesty Chris Barton and Irene Chan reveal the science, history, and politics of all things sweet.
  • Published: 12 May 2027
  • ISBN: 9781623546168
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $42.99
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About the authors

Chris Barton

Chris Barton is the author of many beloved books for children including New York Times bestseller Shark Vs. Train, Sibert Honoree The Day-Glo Brothers, and three Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List books, one of which—Whoosh!—was celebrated on 20 other state lists as well.
portrait photo of Chris Barton

Irene Chan

Irene Chan enjoys making beautiful things. She is an art director, designer, artist, amateur photographer, and illustrator.
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Praise for Sweet!

Praise for Glitter Everywhere! (Barton):

  • A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
  • A 2023 Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year
  • A 2023 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids
  • A 2023 NPR Book We Love
  • A 2024 CCBC Choice book
  • A 2024 Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Book of the Year
  • "A shining example of a seeming niche filler that turns out to have significant relevance for an astonishing range of issues and interests."--Booklist, starred review
  • “An example of the best kind of nonfiction we’re making for kids in this day and age.”--A Fuse #8 Production