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Biographies - Baby Young, Gifted, and Black: With a Mirror! (See Yourself in Their Stories)

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Book Synopsis: “There are so many things I am and can be... There's a whole world waiting for me.” Introduce your baby to Black excellence with this lyrical board-book edition of Young, Gifted and Black. Includes a mirror at the back so young dreamers can see themselves next to their heroes. Meet icons of color from past and present in this baby board book celebration of inspirational achievement. A collection of positive, yet simple, affirmations to encourage the next generation. Highlighting the talent of Black leaders and changemakers from around the world, young dreamers will develop confidence, self-assurance, and self-belief. Created in the spirit of Nina Simone’s song “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black,” meet figureheads, leaders and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers like Zadie Smith and athletes like Serena Williams. Jamia Wilson has carefully curated this range of Black icons and the book is stylishly brought together by Andrea Pippins’ colorful and celebratory illustrations. Older readers may be interested in the other titles in this collection: Young, Gifted and Black, and Young, Gifted and Black Too, perfect for children aged 7 years and up! All children deserve to see themselves represented positively in the books they read. *Remove packaging before giving to a child* Praise for the hardback edition “...to be revisited again and again…The candy-colored pages and straightforward stories are hard to resist…” –The New York Times “...diverse collection of iconic figures…vibrantly illustrated…beautifully crafted volume…” –Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review“…exuberant…exquisitely designed…a launching point for more discoveries.” –School Library Journal, Starred Review“A luminous and diverse tribute to black movers and shakers across the centuries.” –Publishers WeeklyFor readers 9-12, check out Step Into Your Power and Big Ideas for Young Thinkers, by the same author-illustrator team.

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Introduce your baby to a world of possibilities with Baby Young, Gifted, and Black: With a Mirror! This lyrical board-book edition celebrates Black excellence and includes a mirror at the back, allowing young dreamers to see themselves next to their heroes. With positive affirmations and inspiring stories, this book encourages confidence, self-assurance, and self-belief in the next generation. Join figureheads, leaders, and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers like Zadie Smith and Serena Williams. Our carefully curated collection of Black icons, beautifully illustrated by Andrea Pippins, will captivate and inspire young minds.

Discover a diverse range of icons in Young, Gifted, and Black: With a Mirror! This stylishly crafted volume is perfect for children aged 7 years and up. Encourage your child to explore the extraordinary achievements of Black leaders and changemakers from around the world. Let them visualize themselves as part of a rich history of excellence and empowerment. Remove the packaging and give the gift of representation, positivity, and inspiration.

Don't miss out on this vibrant and exquisitely designed celebration of black movers and shakers across the centuries. The New York Times describes it as a book to be revisited again and again, with candy-colored pages and straightforward stories that are hard to resist. Kirkus Reviews gives it a starred review, praising the diverse collection of iconic figures and the vibrantly illustrated pages. School Library Journal also gives it a starred review and considers it an exuberant launching point for more discoveries. Publishers Weekly describes it as a luminous and diverse tribute to black excellence.

For older readers, aged 9-12, we recommend exploring Step Into Your Power and Big Ideas for Young Thinkers by the same author-illustrator team. These additional titles continue to inspire and empower young minds with their engaging content and captivating illustrations.

Give your child the gift of representation and inspiration with Baby Young, Gifted, and Black: With a Mirror! Help them see themselves in the stories of remarkable Black leaders and changemakers. Order now and let your child embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Order now.

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