Homegrown by DeAnn Wiley (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Homegrown by DeAnn Wiley A young Black girl, with the help of her Mama and Granny, learns that home isnt just a place but rather a reflection of people who support and love one another. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A touching and stunningly illustrated ode to the homes-and loved ones-that raise us, perfect for fans of Black Is a Rainbow Color, Saturday, and Last Stop on Market Street.While her mother puts the finishing touches on her twists, a young girl asks what it means to be "homegrown". Touring precious memories and lively rooms warmed by family, Mama and Granny explain that home isnt just a place, but rather a reflection of people who support and love one another.With lush, cozy illustrations, Homegrown is a beautiful author-illustrator debut picture book that reminds us to lift up the places-and people-we call home. Author Biography DeAnn Wiley is a self-taught illustrator and licensed mental health professional born and raised in Detroit. She is an advocate for social justice as she sits at the intersection of many identities: Black, Woman, Queer & (Dis)Abled, and stand in solidarity with those communities that she is not a member of. When shes not painting, shes learning, growing, and healing, with each phase of her journey depicted in her art.deelasheeartistry.com Review "Reading this is a lot like thumbing through a scrapbook, inspiring conversations with young readers as they recognize their own families in the pages. . . Homegrown is a happy depiction of a quiet triumph: how African American families create that safe space called home." --Oprah Daily"A sweet, meditative story of a young Black girl and her intergenerational household, and the love and care that goes into making a "home." . . . Sparse text is on the smaller side and ranges one or two sentences per page, giving Wiley space to capture the kaleidoscope brightness of joyful Black girlhood. . . Vibrant and hopeful, -Wileys author-illustrator debut about a young Black girl and her loving community belongs in every collection." --School Library Journal, starred review "The warm, collagelike, digitally rendered illustrations spotlight the memories of a loving extended Black family . . . This one will make a wonderful intergenerational read-aloud. A joyous celebration of family." --Kirkus Reviews Promotional A touching and stunningly illustrated ode to the homes and loved ones that raise us, perfect for fans of Hair Love and Love Is. Details ISBN1250876370 Pages 40 Publisher St Martins Press Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781250876379 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-01-09 Imprint St Martins Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2024-01-09 UK Release Date 2024-01-09 Language English ISBN-10 1250876370 Audience Children / Juvenile Author DeAnn Wiley Illustrator DeAnn Wiley NZ Release Date 2024-06-10 AU Release Date 2024-06-10 Audience Age 4-8 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160676345;

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