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Black Boy, Black Boy Ali Kamanda, Jorge Redmond, Ken Daley
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Sourcebooks Explore 9781728250649 Pub Date: 8/9/2022 On Sale Date: 8/9/2022 $17.99/£13.99 UK Hardcover 40 Pages Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 3 Juvenile Nonfiction / Inspirational & Personal Growth JNF070000 11 in H | 9 in W | 0.4 in T Status: FORTHCOMING
Uplifting and inspiring: With a simple structure that harkens back to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, and a wonderful message, this is sure to be a great fit for any families looking for books for Black boys Clever use of biography: The book calls back to great Black men throughout history to serve as inspiration for Black boys to imagine what they can be, and we'll include detailed backmatter Great debut authors: Ali and Jorge have inspiring careers themselves and are both fathers to Black boys. They made this book for their families and are speaking from the heart
Summary Dear boy, Black boy, I believe in you so. Let's start your story—ready, set, go. From athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick to musician Fela Kuti, and from explorer Matthew Henson to writer Chinua Achebe, there are so many inspirational men in Black history. Imagine what you can be and the great things you can do with the strength of people throughout history that have paved the way for Black boys. This inspiring, lyrical picture book combines an uplifting, motivational text with references to wonderful figures throughout history. The combination is both encouraging and educational, prompting boys to imagine what they can be and the great things they can do in their own lives.
Contributor Bio ALI BIKO SULAIMAN KAMANDA is an award-winning filmmaker and social entrepreneur from Sierra Leone, West Africa. He runs BIKO Studios, a cross-cultural film production company and is the President of Salone Rising, a not-for-profit organization that provides micro-financing and mentoring resources to small business owners in rural Sierra Leone. JORGE REDMOND currently works in the Buncombe County Di...
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