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Author: Lauren Poteat Illustrator: Tosin Akinwande On the tall lush plains of South Africa, a tiny brown Ant patiently awaits the adventure of a lifetime when he decides to take a chance and do something different. Oh so daring, Ant number 42 not only discovers perseverance, but the importance of being brave and claiming hisContinue reading “Giraffes Don’t Talk to Ants”

Author: Maliyah Sani Purchase your copy here

Author: Timothy Williams Inspired by his son, the author desired to make something for young, Black (African-American) boys that would help them see positive and productive images of themselves. He was also inspired by his wife who home-schooled their son for the first years of his life. She read to him as a baby andContinue reading “I am! I can! I will!”

Author: Sharifa Anozie Through playful rhyme, humor and dazzling illustrations, It’s In You inspires young readers to have big dreams and to follow their instincts. It uses the life cycle of a butterfly to metaphorically teach them that even through many obstacles or failures they may encounter, everything they need to succeed is already within.Continue reading “It’s In You: A Book For Big Dreamers”

Author: Shamion Allotey-Babington In her debut book, Shamion takes us on a journey of the conception of her twin boys Mekhi and Mansa.She talks about praying for a baby each night and when she was blessed, her heart was filled with overflowing joy to know that it was not one but two bundles of joy.Continue reading “Double Blessings”

Author: Jay Z. Little A beautifully illustrated, reassuring children’s book to give Young Black Boys confidence, Good Values, and Positive Self Belief. This affirmational masterpiece gives kids a positive lens of what they can be TODAY and what they can achieve in life. Readers learn confidence, values, and the knowledge that they can accomplish anythingContinue reading “Young Brother, You Got It!”

Author: Faith & Neka Perkins Faith dedicates this book to all the military brats, who have to endure the everyday struggles of military life as a kid. Those outside looking in sees the military full of opportunity but never see or experience the many obstacles faced firsthand. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This book is about Faith’s life as aContinue reading “Faith A. Perkins, The Military Brat”

Author: Aisha Holland Desmond takes pride in being a big brother. It is bedtime, and he is trying to tell his brother the greatest bedtime story ever. There’s just one problem. Can you help him? Purchase your copy here

Author: An’Drese L. Hopkins Annie’s Fashion Passion & Purpose is a hope book for boys and girls around the world to understand that their creativity and passion has purpose. Inspirational speaker and Pastor, An’Drese L. Hopkins and artist Tyrus Kendrix has released an eclectic illustrated book geared for any aged child or young person. ThisContinue reading “Annie’s Fashion Passion Purpose”