See You Soon

(Hardback)

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FromNew York TimesBestselling Author Mariame Kaba, apoignant, beautifully illustrated story of a little girls worries when her Mama goes to jail, and the love that bridges the distance between them.

Even though Im away,
My love is always here to stay.
See you soon, Queenie.
Love, Mama

Queenie loves living with Mama and Grandma Louise. Together, they go to the grocery store, eat ice cream, and play games in the park. Mama braids Queenies hair and helps her with her homework.

Sometimes, when Mama is sick, she has to go away. One day, Queenie and Grandma ride the bus with Mama to the county jail.

Queenie is worried about what will happen when Mama goes to jail. Shes afraid to ask questions, and overcome with feelings of worry and sadness. Does Mama have a warm bed to sleep in When will Queenie see her again

Soon after she and Grandma return home, Queenie opens a letter from Mama, and savors every word. She knows her Mama loves her, and looks forward to their upcoming visit.

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"Mariame Kaba is always front and center in the fight for abolition. This beautiful story is a song of redemption and a study of the forever tremor that is mass incarceration. See You Soon is a shining example of how hope can tend to our deepest wounds."Mahogany L. Browne, author ofI Remember Death By Its Proximity to What I Love,TheKennedy CenterNext 50& Lincoln Center's inaugural Poet-in-Residence

Beautifully framed illustrations in bright colors illustrate six-year-old Queenies (Reyna) life with her mother and grandmother This slight title is much needed for children who are separated from a parent who is in jail.Youth Services Book Review

This sensitive, affecting examination serves as a worthy conversation starter.Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Mariame Kabais an educator and organizer based in New York City. She has been active in the anti-criminalization and anti-violence movements for over 30 years. Mariame is the founder and director of Project NIA, a grassroots organization with a long-term vision to end youth incarceration. She is the author ofMissing Daddyand theNew York TimesBestsellerWe Do This Til We Free Us. Learn more at mariamekaba.com.

Bianca Diazis a Mexican American artist from Chicagos Pilsen neighborhood. She is the illustrator of the childrens booksStarting Over in Sunset ParkandThe One Day House. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Learn more at biancadiaz.com.