A moving picture book that honors and celebrates the lives of all black children.
With delicate prose and illustrations by nineteen different artists, this book celebrates the lives and growth of black children around the world, pointing out paths of hope for the future and empowering a new generation of dreamers.
With illustrations by Dapo Adeola, Alyissa Johnson, Sharee Miller, Jade Orlando, Diane Ewen, Reggie Brown, Lhaiza Morena, Onyinye Iwu, Chanté Timothy, Gladys Jose, Bex Glendining, Joelle Avelino, Dunni Mustapha, Nicole Miles, Charlot Kristensen, Kingsley Nebechi, Camilla Sucre, Derick Brooks, Jobe Anderson, Selom Sunu
Book recommended for readers aged 4 and over.
“In the stories I read and watched, no one said that my curly, loose, voluminous hair was like a crown, or that my black skin was beautiful, or that my ancestors were intelligent, or that my nose was pretty […] Well, but that time has passed and you, today’s child, know that you are, yes, wonderful just the way you are, that you are loved and that you can be anything you dream of! Don't let the world tell you no: commit yourself, study, dedicate yourself, join those who are like you and dream, dream a lot!” ― Taís Araujo
