Summary
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 isn’t just a place, but rather a reflection of people who support and love one anoth…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250876379 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1250876370 |
| Author: | DeAnn Wiley |
| Publisher: | St Martin's Press |
| Imprint: | St Martin's Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 11 June 2024 |
| Weight: | 379g |
| Dimensions: | 11mm x 227mm x 290mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics 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, -Wiley’s 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
DeAnn Wiley
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 stands in solidarity with those communities that she is not a member of. When she’s not painting, she’s learning, growing, and healing, with each phase of her journey depicted in her art.
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