The book features vibrant photos of toddlers showcasing various natural hairstyles, including afros and cornrows, promoting a message of self-love and celebration of natural hair. Written by Governor General's Award-nominated author Shauntay Grant, it combines accessible text with joyful imagery, making it a delightful read for young children and a powerful affirmation of beauty in diversity.
It's Halloween and Amayah doesn't have a costume to wear to school. She dressed as a ghost for the last three years in a row, witches are overdone, and fairies are not her style. She wants to be something different, something creative, something no one else in the world has ever been in the history of Halloween. A sweet story of standing out and fitting in, The Walking Bathroom is the newest book from award-winning author and spoken-word poet Shauntay Grant (Up Home). With fun, vibrant artwork from Erin Bennett Banks (Change of Heart), this imaginative tale is bound to inspire some unique costumes and become a Halloween favourite!
A simple poetic narrative remembers fondly the sights, sounds, and emotions experienced growing up in North Preston, Nova Scotia, one of Canada's largest and oldest black communities.
A little girl learns the importance of speaking up for what she wants while at the barbershop and ends up rocking the fabulous hair style she chooses in this fun and empowering picture book.
Apples and Butterfliesis a gentle, lyrical poem about a family's autumn vacation that shows Prince Edward Island in a light we don't often see--the "bright blue and orange light" of fall. Tamara Thiébaux-Heikalo's rich and wild illustrations build a narrative with the text, depicting the family beachcombing, flying kites and picking apples. Shauntay Grant's award-winning poetry makes readers long to go with her and conveys the wide-open space of the island. Now in paperback!
The narrative unfolds in a rural Black Nova Scotian community, delving into the strained relationship between two brothers shaped by two decades of secrecy and betrayal. As hidden truths emerge through the brothers and local gossips, the story intertwines with gospel music, enriching its emotional depth. It reflects on the impact of choices and the possibility of reconciliation, prompting readers to ponder if it's ever feasible to mend the bridges burned in life.
A celebration of Black joy and the simple pleasures of a day at the beach from acclaimed poet Shauntay Grant Follow along as a young boy spends the day at the beach with his family in this spare and poetic picture book from award-winning poet and picture book author Shauntay Grant. With a simple story--and simply stunning illustrations from Candice Bradley--this book is an ode to celebrating summer's wonders big and small.
In the vein of I Am Enough and Hold Them Close , this inspiring and beautiful picture book celebrates how hair wrapping ties together past and present. When I wrap, my roots run deep. As deep as an African marketplace or a city sidewalk or the stories between them. With lyrical text by acclaimed author Shauntay Grant and vibrant illustrations by Jenin Mohammed, When I Wrap My Hair is both an act of joyful recognition and a demonstration of how knowledge is passed through generations.