DEAR BLACK CHILD

Dear Black Child, We are here to remind you of your glory...

An inspiring love letter to Black children around the world, this is a celebration of their beauty, joy, and resilience. In the spirit of I Am Enough, this is a moving tribute to Black children around the world by an inspiring new author.

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE: There are very few picture books in the market that take this more global view of Black children around the world. While Black immigrants face both xenophobia and anti-Blackness, there are few picture books that address this intersectional experience, and this is an important and needed addition to the canon.

Rahma Rodaah was born and raised in Hargeisa, Somaliland. At the age of eight, her family immigrated to Canada where she still resides today. She firmly believes that children need to be able to identify themselves in the books they read. You can visit her online at www.rahmarodaah.com.

Lydia Mba was born in Madrid, Spain. Her mother is Spanish and her father is from Equatorial Guinea. She attended ESDIP, earning a degree in Illustration. She enjoys creating warm, colorful illustrations that tell stories with diverse characters and strong women. You can visit her online at www.lydiamba.com.