Dear Black Child
$18.99 USD
hardcover
In the spirit of I Am Enough, this is a moving and lyrical tribute to and affirmation of Black children around the world—by an inspiring author and illustrator team.
Dear Black Child,
We are here to remind you of your glory . . .
An inspiring love letter to Black children around the world, this book is a celebration of their beauty, joy, and resilience.
Rahma Rodaah was born and raised in Hargeisa, Somaliland. At the age of eight, her family immigrated to Canada, where she still resides today. She is a mother of four children and enjoys reading and coming up with silly bedtime stories. She is also the author of two self-published picture books and firmly believes that children need to be able to identify themselves in the books they read
Lydia Mba was born in Madrid, Spain. Her mother is Spanish and her father is from Equatorial Guinea. She attended ESDIP Escuela de Arte, earning a degree in illustration. She enjoys creating warm, colorful illustrations that tell stories with diverse characters and strong women.
“Through a series of light-filled illustrations, the book stresses that there is space for Black children to become explorers, take center stage, and celebrate their heritage. Rodaah and Mba address Black children’s need to feel safe and accepted within their larger communities, the lack of African American representation in history books, and microaggressions they may experience, but they also remind children that they are loved…. A rousing affirmation that Black children belong.” -Kirkus Reviews
“This upbeat and inspiring missive [is] a triumphant mirror book for Black children everywhere, providing encouragement, validation, and joy.” -School Library Journal
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