Black Authors & Illustrators - Preschool

"Illustrations and rhyming text encourage Black boys to learn about the accomplishments of famous men in Black history and then forge their own paths."--

"As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes--big or small--in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves"--

"When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse"--Provided by publisher.

"A young girl lifts her hands up in a series of everyday moments before finally raising her hands in resistance at a protest march"--

"While Milo and his sister travel to a detention center to visit their incarcerated mother, he observes strangers on the subway and draws what he imagines their lives to be." --

"The creators of The Old Truck set sail with an old boat and an evocative, intricately crafted exploration of home and family. Off a small island, an old boat sets sail and a young boy finds home. Together, boy and boat ride the shifting tides, catching wants and wishes until fate calls for a sea change. Brothers and collaborators Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey's newest picture book is a masterfully crafted celebration of the natural world and tribute...

In this warm and tender story by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Thank You, Omu! In this heartfelt and universal story, a mother and daughter look forward to their special Saturday routine together every single week. But this Saturday, one thing after another goes wrong--ruining storytime, salon time, picnic time, and the puppet show they'd been looking forward to going to all week. Mom is nearing a meltdown ... until her loving daughter reminds...

"By heeding their wise grandmother's advice, a brother and sister discover the ability to lift themselves up and imagine a better world"--