November 2024, Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Macmillan, 32 pp
Bursting with warmth and words of encouragement, this lyrical picture book celebrates growing up and believing in yourself—the perfect gift for graduations, birthdays, the first day of school, and beyond.
You are brave.
You are enough.
You are your own best thing.
All the Greatness in You is a sweet and affirming story told from the perspective of a loving mother as she recounts all the things she admires about her young son and his burgeoning independence—from his boundless curiosity and his can-do attitude to his resilience when times get tough. When faced with a daunting challenge—like a solo in his church’s choir—she encourages him to find his inner strength and courage.
Award-winning author Tameka Fryer Brown and up-and-coming artist Alleanna Harris craft a joyful ode to the milestones and special moments in every little one’s life, empowering them with the confidence to try new things, ask questions, make mistakes, and most of all, believe in their own greatness.
Winter 2020, Farrar, Straus, and Giroux/Macmillan, TBD pp
A beautifully illustrated portrayal of parental love in a family of color.
When the sun sets, it’s time for Momma, Papi, and their tired toddler to begin the evening’s routine, which includes clanging pots, messy meals, sleepy dancing…and lots of hugs, kisses, and positive affirmations along the way. Author Tameka Fryer Brown and illustrator A.G. Ford create a lyrical and loving depiction of a contemporary, bi-cultural brown family.
STARRED REVIEWS
KIRKUS – “A perfect read-aloud for bedtime.”