Glow
(Board book)
Publishing Details
Glow
By (Author) Ruth Forman
Illustrated by Geneva Bowers
Simon & Schuster
Little Simon
2nd June 2021
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Early years: first experiences
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
813.6
Physical Properties
Board book
26
Width 152mm, Height 165mm, Spine 18mm
249g
Description
A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to the beautiful light of African American boys.
I shine night too
smooth brown
glow skin
This simple, playful, and elegant board book stars a young boy who joyfully celebrates his dark skin with a bright moon at the end of a perfect day.
Author Bio
Ruth Forman is the author of bestselling childrens books,Curls,Glow,Bloom, andOurs, as well as award-winning poetry collectionsWe Are the Young MagiciansandRenaissance.
Geneva Bowers is a self-taught illustrator based in western North Carolina. Shes illustrated childrens booksThe Dragon Thief,Beyonc: Shine Your Light, andCurls, among others. Genevas work has won the 2018 Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist and a 2018 BSFA Award nomination. She loves manipulating color and adding whimsy with a touch of realism and calm. Visit her online at GenevaB.com.
