Description

“There are so many things I am and can be… There’s a whole world waiting for me.”

Introduce your babyto Black excellence with this lyrical board-book edition ofYoung, Gifted and Black. Includes a mirror at the back so young dreamers can see themselves next to their heroes.

Meeticons of color frompast and present in thisbaby board bookcelebration of inspirational achievement. A collection of positive, yet simple, affirmations to encourage the next generation. Highlighting the talent of Black leaders and changemakers from around the world, young dreamers willdevelop confidence, self-assurance, and self-belief.

Created in the spirit of Nina Simones song To Be Young, Gifted, and Black, meetfigureheads,leadersandpioneerssuch as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, as well ascultural trailblazerslike Zadie Smith andathletes likeSerena Williams. Jamia Wilson has carefully curated this range of Black icons and the book is stylishly brought together by Andrea Pippinscolorful and celebratory illustrations.

• Dimensions:6.70(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.70(d)