Spotlight on African American authors and illustrators

The Brown Bookshelf blog is celebrating Black History Month with their 28 Days Later campaign which spotlights African American authors and illustrators in the world of children’s literature. The following are a selection of titles from their list of exceptional picture books.

The Way the Storm Stops

By: Michelle Meadows

Illustrated by: Rosanne Litzinger

A mother comforts her daughter during a thunderstorm. Featuring rhyming text and beautiful illustrations.

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The Neighborhood Mother Goose

Written & Illustrated By: Nina Crews

Urban photographs illustrate this collection on nursery rhymes, both familiar and lesser known.

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Shanna's Princess Show

By: Jean Marzollo

Illustrated By: Shane Evans

Shanna wants to share with you five things that make her a princess. A cute book about self esteem for young readers.

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My Pop Pop and Me

By: Irene Smalls

Illustrated By: Cathy Ann Johnson

A small boy helps his grandfather bake a lemon cake.

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