Written by Lera Auerbach and Marilyn Nelson Illustrated by Paul Hoppe This deeply imaginative and entertaining poetry collection details the pleasures of the orchestra, from strong-willed A to satisfied Z. Two widely acclaimed poets–one a composer and classical pianist as well–have come together to create this extraordinary portrait of the orchestra in all of its richness and fascination,…
Written by Tricia Elam Walker Illustrated by Ekua Holmes Visit a truly special street bursting with joy, hope, and dreams. Inspired by the neighborhood where they grew up as cousins, this gorgeous picture book from an award-winning illustrator and critically acclaimed author is the perfect gift or keepsake for every generation.Welcome to Dream Street–the best…
Written by Marilyn NelsonIllustrated by Philemona WilliamsonIn this stirring picture book about social justice activism and the power of introverts, a quiet girl’s artwork makes a big impression at a protest rally.Newbery Honor winner Marilyn Nelson and fine artist Philemona Williamson have come together to create this lyrical, impactful story of how every child, even…
By Dr. Claire Nicogossian Being a mother is a hard, tiresome role that, although not regularly discussed, can often bring up feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, disgust, and embarrassment, or as clinical psychologist and mother Claire Nicogossian Psy. D. calls them, shadow emotions. This compilation of clinical advice and practical strategies guides struggling mothers through…
Written by Derrick Barnes Illustrated by Gordon C. James I am a nonstop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader. The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He’s got big plans, and no doubt he’ll…
Written by Ava and Alexis McClure Illustrated by Courtney Dawson Introducing your new favorite children’s book stars: The McClure Twins! This adorable and fun story about embracing differences is perfect for fans of Juno Valentine and Fancy Nancy. Ava and Alexis are twins. So when they find out they were born a whole minute apart and…
Written by J. Dillard Illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts J.D. has a big problem–it’s the night before the start of third grade and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut. When the steady stream of insults from the entire student body of Douglass Elementary becomes too much for J.D., he…
MADISON MARGOLINAuthor www.madisonmargolin.com Photo Download | Bio Download Madison Margolin is a journalist specializing in the Jewish, psychedelic, and cannabis beats. She is the co-founder and editor of psychedelic magazine DoubleBlind, and has written for such publications as Rolling Stone, Playboy, Vice, Tablet, High Times, and the Village Voice, among others. She is also the…
PHILANA PATTERSONAuthor Photo Download | Bio Download Philana Patterson is a New York Metropolitan area journalist, content creator and writer whose professional career spans nearly 30 years. Currently, Patterson is Deputy Editor, Standards & Ethics at the Wall Street Journal where she is tasked with maintaining the high standards of the journal’s newsroom. Since joining…
An Interview with Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James
