Dream A Rainbow

On a stormy morning, Hana sees a rainbow and dreams of where it might take her. She slides into a fantastical adventure to Ethiopia, where she plays with friends and beautiful animals. When she returns home to bed, she is sure--dreams really do come true! This poetic story teaches children the colors of the rainbow and inspires them to dream big.

Children's Books

Penn, Carlotta

Literature & Fiction

Daydreamers Press

Geography & Cultures

This fun, beautifully illustrated story of a Turtle who loves her Afro is for all who know that curly Afros are beautiful! The Turtle with an Afro is frustrated because her springy head of curls will not stay in place. But Turtle soon sees the light, and learns that her curls are DYNAMITE! Children will love to read along with this celebration of curly, kinky, coily hair in all it's forms, and learn a lesson on self-love and acceptance along the way! The Turtle with an Afro features an anthropomorphic character with an African American likeness, which includes thick, curly hair. However, Turtle’s struggle with styling her hair is an experience that girls and women are likely to identify with, regardless of cultural background. The plot centers on her emotional journey from frustration to excitement as she styles her “fantastic, frolicking, feisty” hair. This poetic, alliterative children's book makes for an engaging read aloud with young kids at home and at school. Its playful tone and fast pace hold the attention and delight of readers. Ultimately, this is a story of self-love that acknowledges how we as humans grapple with our bodies, our image, and our desire to present our best selves to the world. Children will leave this story with confidence in the mantra: Rock your crown! Carlotta Penn, PhD, is also author of Dream A Rainbow, a picture book about believing in the power of dreams that also teaches children the colors of the rainbow. Buy it on Amazon bit.ly/dreamarainbow. For more information, check out Daydreamers Press at www.daydreamerspress.com.

The Turtle With An Afro

United States

This fun, beautifully illustrated story of a Turtle who loves her Afro is for all who know that curly Afros are beautiful! The Turtle with an Afro is frustrated because her springy head of curls will not stay in place. But Turtle soon sees the light, and learns that her curls are DYNAMITE! Children will love to read along with this celebration of curly, kinky, coily hair in all it's forms, and learn a lesson on self-love and acceptance along the way! The Turtle with an Afro features an anthropomorphic character with an African American likeness, which includes thick, curly hair. However, Turtle's struggle with styling her hair is an experience that girls and women are likely to identify with, regardless of cultural background. The plot centers on her emotional journey from frustration to excitement as she styles her "fantastic, frolicking, feisty" hair. This poetic, alliterative children's book makes for an engaging read aloud with young kids at home and at school. Its playful tone and fast pace hold the attention and delight of readers. Ultimately, this is a story of self-love that acknowledges how we as humans grapple with our bodies, our image, and our desire to present our best selves to the world. Children will leave this story with confidence in the mantra: Rock your crown!

Animals

The Turtle With an Afro: A Star is Born!

Bright Boy ABCs

Growing Up & Facts of Life

I'm a Bright boy, I can light up the room. / My smile is like the sun, my eyes like the moon. At his soccer game or cello recital, gardening with Grandma or coding a space mission, and even when he makes mistakes, this "kool boy" embodies all the joy and brilliance of boyhood! Celebratory couplets and expansive illustrations go beyond the scope of a traditional alphabet book to reveal the details of the "bright boy's" life, painting a rich portrait of a character's whole world. As they journey from A to Z, young readers will find an element of their lives and dreams reflected in this boy's adventures and feel affirmed that they, too, are the bright star of their own story. This exuberant picture book by Carlotta Penn with illustrations by Nysha Lilly is sure to become a family favorite.

Step by Step!: How the Lincoln School Marchers Blazed a Trail to Justice

Rigaud, Debbie

Biographies

History

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