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Author: Tolulope Ajayi Ara is the story of a little girl and her grandma. It teaches the importance of positive affirmation and how changing perspective can help us see the good in every day.In this debut children’s book, Tolulope Ajayi pens a story she is all too familiar with as a Nigeria-American living in America.Continue reading “ARA: Beautiful.Brave.Smart”

Author: Nasheema S Dixon Dear You Young Girl & Boy are a parallel to one another. They are one long length letter poem written to encourage and empower the youth. Filled with affirmations and inspiration, we want to remind our young people to stay true to themselves and dare to be the best version ofContinue reading “Dear You, Young Girl & Dear You, Young Boy”

Author: Lyndsay Archer When PJ dreams, he dreams big. His imagination, creativity, and curiosity takes him on a unique adventure with a hummingbird friend that ignites a passion for the medical field. Fly, Doctor, Fly! is a colorful children’s picture book that inspires children to chase the full extent of their dreams. Set in theContinue reading “Fly, Doctor, Fly!”

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: Paul M Bowen Imagine being denied an education because of one of your features. Marcus started his school day with this problem. Find out if he stays quiet or stands up for his beliefs? Purchase your copy here

Author: Michael A Brown Teachers. Remember your favorite? Taught you what you didn’t know. A void. They, with great enthusiasm educators know, taught to fill the void with knowledge. Repeated practice equals subject security and the confidence to tackle more.This is where Mommy, Daddy Please Teach Me! comes in for those likely divested of greatContinue reading “Mommy, Daddy Please Teach Me”

Author: Tim Lee James is a young boy whose favorite season is summer. In his innocent effort to keep his garden beautiful for the butterflies he loves, he begins killing all the caterpillars he sees—until his mother teaches him a valuable lesson. Purchase your copy here

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”