Overview
A joyful love letter to young Black girls everywhere. Black girls, Black girls, rising still. Shouting loud and proud and free, that being a Black girl, Black girl is a wonderful thing to be. In this gloriously upbeat and lyrical ode, debut author Dominique Furukawa and acclaimed illustrator Erika Lynne Jones celebrate Black and mixed-race girls in all their beauty, diversity and joy. Every page in this book will uplift girls of every shade, size, and walk of life, reminding them that they are seen and heard.
Full Product Details
Author: Dominique Furukawa ,
Erika Lynne Jones
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: Farshore
Dimensions:
Width: 25.00cm
, Height: 0.20cm
, Length: 25.00cm
Weight: 0.190kg
ISBN: 9780008646622
ISBN 10: 0008646627
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 February 2024
Recommended Age: From 3 to 6 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
'An unapologetic exultation of Black girlhood.' – Kirkus Reviews 'The ultimate “If you can dream it, be it,” picture book for little Black girls everywhere.' – School Library Journal This book is a wonderful celebration of the beautiful diversity of black girls and all the things they can be. Every library and home should have a copy! – Esau McCaulley, New York Times Contributing Opinion Writer A beautiful and tender celebration of Black girlhood. A joyful read! – Brit Bennett, Bestselling author of The Mothers and The Vanishing Half
'An unapologetic exultation of Black girlhood.' – Kirkus Reviews 'The ultimate “If you can dream it, be it,” picture book for little Black girls everywhere.' – School Library Journal 'This book is a wonderful celebration of the beautiful diversity of black girls and all the things they can be. Every library and home should have a copy!' – Esau McCaulley, New York Times Contributing Opinion Writer 'A beautiful and tender celebration of Black girlhood. A joyful read!' – Brit Bennett, Bestselling author of The Mothers and The Vanishing Half
Author Information
Dominique Furukawa is a licensed clinical social worker and foster youth advocate based in Los Angeles, California. As an author, Dominique hopes to create a sense of belonging for Black children. Erika Lynne Jones is an illustrator and author of children’s books that serve as affirming celebrations of culture. Her mission is for every child to know that they are worthy of good and to see images of themselves in literature. She is the illustrator of The Loud Librarian, written by Jenna Beatrice.
