Black Boy, Take Flight

Dear Black Boy
You will teach the world
How to shine brightly
Just by being yourself

Celebrate the imagination, hard work, laughter, and dreams of Black boys with this expressive, empowering text from poet and author Mahogany L. Browne. With vibrant illustrations from artist Sawyer Cloud, this picture book is perfect for honoring big milestones and finding joy in everyday moments--a heartwarming and jubilant love letter to Black boys everywhere.

Author: Mahogany L. Browne
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.40w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781250268037
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2026 pg. 90

About the Author
Mahogany L. Browne is a poet, writer, organizer, and educator. She is the founder of Woke Baby Book Fair, an initiative for diverse children's literature, and was the inaugural poet-in-residence at Lincoln Center. She has published several books of poetry and books for young readers including A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe, Chlorine Sky, Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice, Woke Baby, and Black Girl Magic. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.