Bea Jackson

"This book is based on the viral photograph of African American toddler Parker Curry, who, during a visit to the National Portrait Gallery, became mesmerized by Amy Sherald's portrait of Michelle Obama, who she thought was a queen. One rainy afternoon, Parker's mother (co-author Jessica Curry) makes the suggestion that they visit the museum, little sister Ava in tow. At the museum, they see Parker's friend Gia and her mother. The three girls dance...

While playing dress-up, Parker and her siblings imagine endless possibilities for future careers.

"Parker grows a backyard garden with her two grandmothers, Nana and Mom Mom"--

Publisher Annotation: This powerful and triumphant picture book biography tells the story of how openly gay civil rights leader Bayard Rustin defied prejudice as he planned and organized the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

"Skin Like Mine is a fun, easy-to-read for beginners as well as advanced readers. An entertaining yet creative way to address and celebrate diversity among young children. Guaranteed to make you smile and a bit hungry." --Page [4] of cover.

"Sure, Lunella may be a genius Super Hero (Moon Girl), but when someone makes unkind comments about her hair, she questions whether she needs to change it for School Picture Day. She is, after all, still a 13-year-old girl. Ultimately, Lunella figures outthe hairstyle that makes her feel like her best self for her school picture, but not before struggling with what that means for her"--

"Beautiful colors, look up and look down, lovable babies in all shades of brown." Young children spend a day in the park, and discover the different colors of the many things there.