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Today's creative's graphic novel, Weirdo has a few accolades. Nothing big, just: Kirkus Best Book of the Year New York Public Library Best Book of the Year Chicago PL Book of the Year People Magazine Best Book of the Year Wow! Day 26: Tony Weaver Jr. thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-2...

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Today's creative is an award-winning sculptor, artist, muralist and illustrator. Ahh a quadruple threat! Day 25: Dare Coulter thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-2...

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Today's creative built several platforms to nurture emerging writers and still lent his talents to the children's lit world. Day 24: Kern Carter thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-2...

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Today's creative shares how community played a part in him becoming published. And you all know how we feel about community! 🤎 There's power in that experience, and he's sharing it. #BlackBookSky #28DaysLater Day 23: Malcom Newsome Picture Books thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-2...

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Today's creative was a publishing insider before blessing us with, My Daddy is a Cowboy. It's special when those who have spent time on the other side of the publishing experience decide to channel that energy into a book for a child. Day 22: Stephanie Seales thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-2...

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Today's creative is a New York Times best selling illustrator. Which we love. But the real question...does the art jump off the page and yell at me in the best way? Yes!! Day 21: Bea Jackson Author/Illustrator thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-2...

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Today's creative is placing light on representation because it's never too early to teach readers about honoring what makes us unique. #BlackBooksky #28DaysLater Day 20: Allen Wells thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-2...

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The middle grade debut novel of today's creative is a critical darling. Oregon Book Award Finalist Bank Street Best Children's Book Where the praise starts, the librarians follow and our readers benefit. #BlackBookSky #28DaysLater Day 19: Sonja Thomas thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-1...

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His illustrations made you want to move your feet when you saw Big Tune - Rise of the Dancehall Prince. Fun fact: That picture book was a collab between he and another '25 spotlight creative. #BlackBookSky #28DaysLater Day 18: Shemar Knight-Justice thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-1...

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Today's creative's YA historical fiction series reminds the world that Black wealth is neither a new thing nor an anomaly. #BlackBookSky #28DaysLater Day 17: Krystal Marquis thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-1...

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The Brown Bookshelf hits keep hitting. Today's creative is award winning. Accolades for Goodnight Ganesha: * Bank Street Best Book * ALSC DIA Selection * NCTE Wow book Day 16: Nadia Salomon thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-1... #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater

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Today's creative is a publishing trail blazer that added Black children lit creatives into the Community before adding her own voice. We're thankful she's shared her gift. #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater Day 15: Bernette Ford thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-1...

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Today's spotlight creative is weaving fierce Black girls into the YA tapestry. And she understands the assignment, summing it up, simply: "Continuing to tell our stories is what really matters." #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater Day 13: Sarah Raughley thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-1...

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Our spotlight artist has dabbled his pen across Children's literature. The stories will slow drip starting this summer through '27. His story in The Haunted States of America anthology will whet your appetite until then. #28DaysLater Day 13: K.E. Lewis thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-1...

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Today's spotlight's 20+ year publishing career included starting the Minorities in Publishing podcast. Love for her 2023 YA: NYPL Best Teen Book Best of the Best Selection by the ALA Black Caucus. #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater Day 11: Jennifer Baker thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-1...

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Before illustrating picture books, today's spotlight creative set the tone for children's book covers - from the vibrant and striking yellows of Grown to the calming blues of Shirley Chisolm is a Verb. #28DaysLater Day 11: Rachelle Baker Illustrator thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-1...

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Today's spotlight creative's YA psychological thriller was a B&N YA Pick and Good Reads Choice Award selection. Holding it down in YA is increasingly competitive and she's making it look easy. #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater Day 10: Liselle Sambury thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-1...

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Today's spotlight creative is building pride in our culture among young readers when they'll need it most. With books like Locs Not Dreads, Let's Celebrate Juneteenth & The Six Triple Eight #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater Day 9: Tonya Abari thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-9...

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Today's #28DaysLater spotlight is the epitome of, there is no us without them. Jerry Pinkney was a legendary author/Illustrator and a reminder of the richness and depth to our contributions to children's literature. #BlackHistoryMonth thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-8...

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Today's Brown Bookshelf creative has an extensive bibliography of graphic novels, a format that has not only opened the door to readers but kept it open. #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater Day 7: Shawn Pryor thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-7...

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A Kirkus starred review called the picture book of today's spotlight creative: "An exuberant celebration of community that leaps off the page." #BlackHistoryMonth #28daysLater Day 6: Alliah L. Agostini thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-6...

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Today's creative started writing stories about characters, like her three daughters, who are Black American and Muslim. "It is vital for children and teens from those intersections to see themselves on the printed page." Day 5: Khadijah VanBrakle YA Author thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-5...

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Today's featured creative is an award winning artist and illustrator. His vibrant colors jump off the page. Exactly what a child needs to start their journey as a lifelong reader. Day 4: Ken Daley Artist/Illustrator #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-4...

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We shine the light on middle grade author Rob Cameron and his 2024 debut. #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater Praise for Daydreamer: "Cameron's sentences are laden with magic, stuffed to spilling with the stuff of dreams." Pura Belpré Award winner Carlos Hernandez thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-3...

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Today's spotlight creative wrote a love letter to our crowning glory: My hair is a book Watch me open it, part it take a look Day 2: Maisha Oso Picture book author #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-2...

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Today, we shine the light on the griot that said: I am so perfect so divine so ethereal so surreal I cannot be comprehended except by my permission - Ego Tripping Day 1: Sister Nikki Giovanni #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-1...

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There is no PAUSING of Black History Month over here. Anyone looking for books by Black children's creative will get your fix here starting tomorrow. Our 28 Days Later initiative is one of the most comprehensive sites featuring those who write and illustrate Black #Kidlit. 28 Days, 28 creatives.

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We took the guesswork out of how to find a wide range of Black children's literature creatives and their work through our 28 Days Later initiative. An annual campaign that pays homage to #Blackkidlit vanguards and those under the radar. One stop, all the books. thebrownbookshelf.com/28-days-later/

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Hey Blueskiers. We wanted to snag our name. While we get ourselves up and running over here (and that could be a minute) please still visit our established socials: IG - brownbookshelfteam Facebook: thebrownbookshelf

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