Ages 4 to 8, Grades K to Juvenile Fiction / Science & Nature JUV029010

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

Black Boy, Black Boy

Ali Kamanda, Jorge Redmond, Ken Daley

Key Selling Points:

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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Sourcebooks Jabberwocky 9781728252315 Pub Date: 6/7/2022 On Sale Date: 6/7/2022 $17.99 Hardcover Picture Book 32 Pages Ages 4 to 7, Grades P to 3 Juvenile Fiction / Diversity & Multicultural JUV074000 9 in H | 11 in W | 0.3 in T

Status: FORTHCOMING

Sunflower Sisters

Monika Singh Gangotra, Michaela Dias-Hayes

Key Selling Points:

Friendships between BIPOC girls: A much-needed book that celebrates South Asian and Nigerian families, as well as the bond between two BIPOC girls and their cultural traditions Timely subject: Conversations about colorism are being had in tandem with the conversations about systemic racism Warm, colorful illustrations: The illustrations are engaging and effectively bring to life components of both South Asian and Nigerian culture

Summary

Sunflower Sisters celebrates two strong and independent girls experiencing each other's South Asian and Nigerian traditions while learning to embrace the color of their dark brown skin

In this heartwarming celebration of skin shades from sun-browned to autumnleaf-gold, Amitra and Kiki get dressed for their siblings' weddings while enduring family nitpicks about lightening cream, sun rays, and the skin-darkening effects of the color yellow. Luckily, Amitra's mother has a lesson or two to teach about that! With the support and empowerment of their moms, the sunflower sisters are two strong, confident girls–one South Asian the other Nigerian–finding joy in their own skin.

Contributor Bio

MONIKA SINGH GANGOTRA is a trained psychologist who has researched cultural identity as well as health psychology for her doctorate. She lives in Birmingham, England but was raised in New South Wales, Australia. MICHAELA DIAS-HAYES has a background in children's fashion and textile design. Her personal experiences of part-Jamaican heritage and her marriage into an Indian family helped to shape her ...

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Sourcebooks Jabberwocky 9781728242460 Pub Date: 4/5/2022 On Sale Date: 4/5/2022 $7.99/£5.99 UK Board Book 24 Pages Ages 3 And Under, Grades P to K Juvenile Fiction / Family JUV013000 7 in H | 7 in W | 1 in T

Status: FORTHCOMING

Me and My Mama

Carole Boston Weatherford, Ashleigh Corrin

Key Selling Points:

Celebrated author: Carole Boston Weatherford is an established and beloved author, receiving accolades such as the Caldecott Honor, a Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award, and the NAACP's Image Award Inclusive: Many parents and families are looking for sweet, joyful board books that feature BIPOC families and Black joy Universal theme: Parents and children are always in need of an adorable book celebrating the love and security of family Author location: Carole Boston Weatherford lives in North Carolina

Summary

Carole Boston Weatherford, a Caldecott Honor winner, creates a celebration of family love with this beautiful, rhyming book filled with many of the adorable reasons children love their moms and reminding us how much our moms loves us!

With rhyming text, a young child reflects on their mom and the many reasons why they love her. There are so many things we love about our moms, from the experiences we have together, to her unique characteristics, to the ways she understands us. All of these special things show our love for mom and just how much mom loves us! This is an adorably cute book for children that reinforces the treasured love and security of mom and celebrates the diverse ways that love is shown and celebrated.

Contributor Bio

Poet and author CAROLE BOSTON WEATHERFORD has written more than forty books and has earned many awards, including the NAACP Image Award, a Coretta Scott King Book Award, and a Caldecott Honor. She often writes about African American history, families, traditions, and jazz. Weatherford is the winner of a Ragan-Rubin Award for Literary Achievement from the North Carolina English Teachers Association...

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Sourcebooks Jabberwocky 9781728242439 Pub Date: 3/1/2022 On Sale Date: 3/1/2022 $7.99/£5.99 UK Board Book 24 Pages Ages 3 And Under, Grades P to K Juvenile Fiction / Family JUV013000 7 in H | 7 in W | 1 in T

Status: FORTHCOMING

Grandma and Me

Carole Boston Weatherford, Ashleigh Corrin

Key Selling Points:

Celebrated author: Carole Boston Weatherford is an established and beloved author, receiving accolades such as the Caldecott Honor, a Coretta Scott King Award Honor, and the NAACP's Image Award Inclusive: Many parents and families are looking for sweet, joyful board books that feature BIPOC families and Black joy Universal theme: Parents and children are always in need of an adorable book celebrating the love and security of family Author location: Carole Boston Weatherford lives in North Carolina

Summary

Carol Boston Weatherford, a Caldecott Honor winner, creates a celebration of family love with this beautiful, rhyming tale that showcases all the sweet ways Grandma's love is so special

With simple rhyming text, a young child reflects on the many reasons they love their Grandma. From the games they play together to the way she understands her grandchild, this sweet story show us all just how much our grandmas love us! This is adorable board book is the perfect way for children to feel the love and security grandmas give and to celebrate the diverse ways that love is shown and celebrated!

Contributor Bio

Poet and author CAROLE BOSTON WEATHERFORD as written more than forty books and has earned many awards, including the NAACP Image Award, a Coretta Scott King Award, and a Caldecott Honor. She often writes about African American history, families and traditions, and jazz. Weatherford is the winner of a Ragan-Rubin Award for Literary Achievement from the North Carolina English Teachers Association an...

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