Llá Shónyìn
Mum. Lover. Storyteller. Director, @akefestival & @KabaFest. Founder, @BookBuzzNG and @Ouidabooks. Their mother's mother
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Recommended by Llá Shónyìn
“We've got copies of Hey You at @OuidaBooks. 👧🏽🧒🏽 It is such a beautiful, precious gem of a book. Get it for your kids and read it with them. It's got all the things children need to hear from the people they love. ❤️ The illustrations are gorgeous!! https://t.co/yUonjXsoAk” (from X)
by Dapo Adeola·You?
by Dapo Adeola·You?
This remarkable 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 artists of today. Remember to dream your own dreams Love your beautiful skin You always have a choice This book addresses--honestly, yet hopefully--the experiences Black children face growing up with systemic racism, as well as providing hope for the future and delivering a message of empowerment to a new generation of dreamers. It's a message that is both urgent and timeless--and offers a rich and rewarding reading experience for every child. To mirror the rich variety of the Black diaspora, this book showcases artwork from Dapo Adeola and eighteen more incredible Black illustrators in one remarkable and cohesive reading experience.