Overview
""I don't think Black Man needs a costume to be a superhero,"" Langston said. ""And why's that?"" Momma replied, amused. ""Because I am Black Man, and I have just what I need in here,"" he said proudly, pointing at his chest. Young Langston is no ordinary boy, on the contrary, he's a kid full of life, an out-of-this-world imagination, and - a love for superheroes...but not just any superhero, HIS superhero, Black Man! Using inspiration from the Black men in his life, Langston becomes a superhero that is truly unmatched! However, one day young Langston struggles to unlock his inner superhero powers, because unlike Bat Man or Black Panther, he doesn't have a costume that will change him into his alter ego. With the help of his momma, young Langston searches to find those missing distinctive elements that will help him transform into Black Man, only in the end- he discovers that Black Man isn't what he becomes, but instead, who he has been all along.
Full Product Details
Author: Shannon M Griffin ,
Sean Mack ,
Kingsley Osei
Publisher: Literally Cultured
Imprint: Literally Cultured
Dimensions:
Width: 20.30cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.281kg
ISBN: 9798218043186
Pages: 36
Publication Date: 01 August 2022
Recommended Age: From 4 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""The back story including Langston's account warmed my heart and I know it will have the same effect on many readers. It's brilliant! I love picture books, especially ones like this one that will inspire many boys, particularly boys of color."" -- Freda Nahr, author of A Kite for Melia ""I absolutely love it! I love everything from the artwork to the story!""-- Ramon ""Absoloot"" Robinson, hip hop artist and author"
The back story including Langston's account warmed my heart and I know it will have the same effect on many readers. It's brilliant! I love picture books, especially ones like this one that will inspire many boys, particularly boys of color. -- Freda Nahr, author of A Kite for Melia I absolutely love it! I love everything from the artwork to the story! -- Ramon Absoloot Robinson, hip hop artist and author
Author Information
Shannon Griffin is currently the K-12 District Diversity Chair and 4th-grade teacher for a large school district in central Ohio. In addition to her work in education, she is also a public speaker, activist, and author with a focused passion for diversity, inclusion, and anti-racist education. She hopes to transform student, teacher, and community relationships by providing resources and support for equitable and justice-centered teaching, encouraging conversations around tough topics, and engaging in social activism. As a mother, and all-around book lover, Griffin recognizes the power of representation and diversity in literature and founded Literally Cultured, a blog and website centered on diversity and representation in children's literature, and the power that stories have to change the world. As a Saginaw, Michigan-born illustrator, Sean Mack has been slowly carving out his own section in the art world. Whether creating art books of his own or working on comics with his long-time friend Brandon Howard, Sean's work bursts with style and humor that many have enjoyed. Using his creative and artistic talents, Sean has had the opportunity to work with organizations such as HBO Max, CNN, Complex, ESPN, and even R&B musician, Musiq Soulchild. His stunning illustrations and graphics are a gift to all who have the privilege of viewing them. ""Black Man: A Superhero Story"" is his first (of hopefully many more) children's book illustrations. Kingsley Osei's books have received awards from the Purple Dragonfly & Royal Dragonfly Book Awards; a Story Monsters Approved award, the NYC Big Book Awards, Moonbeam Books Awards, etc. Kingsley currently lives in the Bronx, serving as an elementary school teacher in Harlem. Before getting into the education field, Kingsley graduated and received a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing from the City College of New York. After that, to shake things up, he worked for various music and Hip-Hop publications, serving as editor and copy editor. Inspired by Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Langston Hughes, and Gwendolyn Brooks, Kingsley was always inspired as a youngster to make an impact through his writing. Now, with several coveted children's awards under his belt, he looks to inspire the plethora of young and up-and-coming talent.
