Be, Black Girl, Be

(Hardback)

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A lyrical and affirming ode to Black girls.An ideal next read for fans of I Am Enough and the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation.

Be, Black Girl, Be

Breathe in your truth. And never let anyone dull your shine.

With poetic text and exuberant artwork, this book is a wish from one generation to the next: that every Black girl knows and celebrates her own worth.

Author Bio

Taylor Darks is a sociology doctoral candidate at Florida State University. She writes stories that she would have loved as a child in hopes of inspiring the next generation of Black girls to feel confident in themselves. When shes not writing or studying, shes probably dreaming about Skyline Chili from her hometown of Cincinnati or getting inspired by the antics of her furry sidekicks Gremlin, Luna, and Nonna. You can visit her online at taylordarks.com. Sharee Miller is an illustrator and author best known for her acclaimed picture book Dont Touch My Hair. Her other books include Princess Hair, Michelles Garden: How the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change, and the graphic novel series Curlfriends. Sharee grew up in St. Thomas, where she was inspired by the bright colors and sunshine of the Caribbean. You can visit her online at shareemiller.com.