The Story
This powerful picture book is a gorgeous lyrical ode teaching and instilling self-love, the power of one's Blackness, and confidence into young males of color.
A simple yet poetic composition celebrating and uplifting positive attributes of Black boys such as strength, bravery, and joy.
Author: Sophia Robinson
Publisher: Orchard Books
Published: 04/07/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
ISBN: 9781338864649
Audience: Ages 4-8
About the Author
Sophia Robinson was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. She has been an elementary school teacher for over 20 years, where she shares her love of picture books with her students.
Ken Daley is an award-winning artist/illustrator who lives in Tillsonburg, Ontario. His art and illustrations are inspired by his African-Caribbean heritage, and he has exhibited his work in Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. Ken has illustrated numerous children's books, including Joseph's Big Ride, Jayden's Impossible Garden, A Feast for Joseph, Black Boy, Black Boy, The Little Regent, and more, as well as received an Américas Award Honor Book and a Kirkus Best Picture Book for Auntie Luce's Talking Paintings.
Description
This powerful picture book is a gorgeous lyrical ode teaching and instilling self-love, the power of one's Blackness, and confidence into young males of color.
A simple yet poetic composition celebrating and uplifting positive attributes of Black boys such as strength, bravery, and joy.
Author: Sophia Robinson
Publisher: Orchard Books
Published: 04/07/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
ISBN: 9781338864649
Audience: Ages 4-8
About the Author
Sophia Robinson was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. She has been an elementary school teacher for over 20 years, where she shares her love of picture books with her students.
Ken Daley is an award-winning artist/illustrator who lives in Tillsonburg, Ontario. His art and illustrations are inspired by his African-Caribbean heritage, and he has exhibited his work in Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. Ken has illustrated numerous children's books, including Joseph's Big Ride, Jayden's Impossible Garden, A Feast for Joseph, Black Boy, Black Boy, The Little Regent, and more, as well as received an Américas Award Honor Book and a Kirkus Best Picture Book for Auntie Luce's Talking Paintings.
