Hey You!: An empowering celebration of growing up Black

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She illustrated 'Mama's Sleeping Scarf,' written by award-winning and best selling author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, published by HarperCollins Children's Books in the Uk and Alfred A. The expressive, characterful colours and doodles of the museum bring a fun and vibrant energy to this exclusive and consciously sourced range of clothes, accessories and stationery.

Honest" and "hopeful" have been used to describe this wonderful picture book created by Dapo Adeola (Look Up! This picture book was born out of Adeola’s reaction to the killing of George Floyd and his realisation that, as a child, there were no books he saw that featured black children in a meaningful way. A series of clever and witty illustrations matched with informative text guides the reader through a series of situations where they might encounter prejudice, and how to form strategies to overcome a situation before it becomes a problem.You guys are such a force for good and I am a passionate supporter of Indie booksellers, so I'm so happy this worked out well (I'd love to know how many books were sold if you have it to hand - it felt like quite a lot!

While the illustrations come from a collective effort, they flow successfully from page to page while honoring the diversity of the Black experience in all its beautiful hair styles, skin tones, and body shapes. It’s a message that is both urgent and timeless – and offers a rich and rewarding reading experience for every child. Written by award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola as if speaking to his younger self, the narrative also delivers a poignant, empowering, and deeply affecting message to a new generation of dreamers. Your selection was perfect for our children and what really made the difference was your ability to engage with each child, discuss their interests and help them to choose a suitable book based on your extensive knowledge of the books you were selling.This experience has been fantastic primarily for the children, the school and also for me (professionally). It’s a message that is both urgent and timeless–and offers a rich and rewarding reading experience for every child. Featuring the work of 18 illustrators, including Diane Ewen, Onyinye Iwu and Selom Sunu - since, as Adeola states: "I'm just one person, I can't possibly hope to speak for the entire diaspora" - it distils the fierce heartache of racist injustice as well as a passionate sense of joy and hope for the future. We begin with a new baby and a welcome filled with dreams and love, and as we move through the book, (with each spread illustrated by a different creative), Dapo shares the things about life this little one must remember.

All the illustrations appear to be digital, and this book could also be used to show different illustration styles. BookTrustThis groundbreaking 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 illustration talents working today. I wish I had books like these growing up, I would have probably found my power as a black girl much earlier in life!

Ks2 Reading resource pack with a PowerPoint and accompanying activity sheet to explore ideas and celebrate diversity, heritage and identity. Puffin is an imprint of Penguin Random House, the world’s number-one publisher representing a vibrant community of publishing houses marked by unparalleled success. Winner of the Anna Dewdney Award (2022) Winner of a Nibbie (British book award) 2022 Illustrator of the London Book Fair.