Evening Standard”A series of clever and witty illustrations matched with informative text guides the reader through a series of situations where they might encounter prejudice, and how to form strategies to overcome a situation before it becomes a problem. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. Puffin is an imprint of Penguin Random House, the world’s number-one publisher representing a vibrant community of publishing houses marked by unparalleled success. Yet she is reminded that she stands on the shoulders of the great black community that has come before her – and that she has the power to be anything and anyone she wants to be. To mirror the rich variety of the Black diaspora, this book showcases artwork from Dapo and 18 incredible Black illustrators in one beautiful, powerful, and cohesive reading experience.

She studied illustration and film at MICA with a passion for multidisciplinary arts and telling stories.BookTrustThis groundbreaking picture book is a lyrical, inspirational exploration of growing up Black, written by award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola, and brought to life by some of the most exciting Black illustration talents working today. Your selection was perfect for our children and what really made the difference was your ability to engage with each child, discuss their interests and help them to choose a suitable book based on your extensive knowledge of the books you were selling. From the pain of systemic racism to the hope of the future, it's an honest but largely uplifting read, aimed at children particularly. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

Instead of just having one illustrator, there are multiple illustrators that represent the varied backgrounds of the Black diaspora. Adeola was motivated by the question, ‘What might have been different had I felt more confident and assured in my skin at a younger age—if I’d seen my story told? A celebration of life, of being Black - encompassing inspiration and self love, whilst deftly weaving in the tough conversations and always ending on a powerful, heart-felt note. It might be a more useful jumping off point for discussion with an older child, maybe in late elementary or middle school, who has had a chance to absorb and contextualize that information.Having migrated to the UK as a child she is particularly motivated by the need for people from all races and backgrounds to see themselves in the world around them.

This is the book I wish existed when I was a child, and I've bought several copies for the children in my life. We are experiencing delays with deliveries to many countries, but in most cases local services have now resumed. The Independent"This beautiful book also serves as a brilliant directory of work from black illustrators.

The following KS1/2 Art resources include designing a wall of photo frames with pictures of loved ones, drawing yourself in your dream role, and reflecting on your positive characteristics and superpowers by designing your own superhero mask. Payments made using National Book Tokens are processed by National Book Tokens Ltd, and you can read their Terms and Conditions here. Black illustrators collaborated to make this picture book that reminds Black children that they are loved and can do whatever they dream to be.

Here are our favourite books to give to little ones that they can "grow into" and appreciate at different stages of their life. It's a message that is both urgent and timeless - and offers a rich rewarding reading experience for every child. While the illustrations come from a collective effort, they flow successfully from page to page while honoring the diversity of the Black experience in all its beautiful hair styles, skin tones, and body shapes. The Guardian"From the pain of systemic racism to the hope of the future, it's an honest but largely uplifting read, aimed at children particularly.

To mirror the rich variety of the Black diaspora, this book showcases artwork from Dapo and 18 incredible Black illustrators in one beautiful, powerful, and cohesive reading experience.