Charnelle Pinkney Barlow’s newly illustrated book, Born Ready, written by Jodie Patterson and published by Crown Books (Penguin Random House), is the story of Jodie Patterson’s transgender son’s experience. Patterson shares her son Penelope’s frustrations and triumphs on his journey to share himself with the world. Penelope’s experiences show children that it always makes you stronger when you are true to yourself and who you really are. Coming out April 2021, it is now out for pre-order! Pre-order your copy here
Charnelle Pinkney Barlow is featured on The Children Book Podcast by Matthew C. Winner. She talks about her book Just Like a Mama and what it means to be bonded by love rather than genetics. Check the podcast out here And be sure to listen to Charnelle Pinkney Barlow’s interview with the Writer’s Rumpus, too! Check out the interview here Get your copy of Just Like a Mama here
Elisa Chavarri’s newly illustrated book, Sharuko: Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello, has made it on School Library Journal’s Latinx Luminaries list. The list showcases picture book biographies featuring Latinx superstars. Congrats Elisa! Read the list here Buy the book here
The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver by Gene Barretta and illustrated by Frank Morrison has made it on the School Library Journal’s #BlackinSTEM list. The list highlights 17 nonfiction books that spotlight Black scientists, thinkers, and inventors. Read the full list here Buy the book here
I Got The School Spirit Illustrated by Frank Morrison and written by Connie Schofield-Morrison, along with The King of Kindergarten illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton have made it on Today.com’s Top 20 “Best Back-to-school Books for Kids to Calm First Day Jitters.” Read the full list here
Extraordinary Warren’s World, a reissued volume including Extraordinary Warren and Extraordinary Warren Saves the Day by Sarah Dillard, has made it on Amazon’s Best Books of the Month for July list. The book is on the list in the category for ages 6-8 (beginning and early readers). Congrats Sarah! Read the full list here Buy the book here
