{"product_id":"9781452164878","title":"Black Girl Rising","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis enduring anthem for Black girls celebrates their power, potential, and brilliance—for themselves and for the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou are a thousand curls\u003cbr\u003eunfurling in your hair.\u003cbr\u003eYou are a thousand fists\u003cbr\u003estanding proudly in air.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are the song of swallows,\u003cbr\u003elifting sun as they sing—\u003cbr\u003ebreaking light with their beaks,\u003cbr\u003ebreaking sky with their wings . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack girlhood is beautiful! In this deeply moving celebration and rallying cry, and in the face of the many messages that still work to convince Black girls that they should shrink themselves, hide their light, \u003ci\u003eknow their place\u003c\/i\u003e, Brynne Barnes and Tatyana Fazlalizadeh reclaim that narrative: A Black girl's place is \u003ci\u003eeverywhere\u003c\/i\u003e, and her selfhood is \u003ci\u003eeverything\u003c\/i\u003e she can dream it to be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith poignant, poetic prose and striking, color-drenched illustrations, this empowering picture book centers the inherent worthiness and radiance of Black girls that is still far too often denied. A love letter to and for Black girls everywhere, \u003ci\u003eBlack Girl Rising\u003c\/i\u003e alchemizes the sorrow and strength of the past into the brilliant gold of the future, sweeping young readers of all backgrounds into a lyrical exploration of what it means to be Black, female, and \u003ci\u003eglorious.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEMPOWERS AND INSPIRES SELF-LOVE: This uplifting anthem of Black brilliance shuts out invalidating messages and replaces them with unconditional assertions of Black girls' rights to be loved, to be inspired, and to exist fully in their power. \u003ci\u003eEverything\u003c\/i\u003e about Black girls deserves to be seen and celebrated—and this picture book provides a welcome opportunity for readers of all ages to do so!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMAKES A GREAT GIFT: From graduation to birthdays to other key milestones, this book makes a perfect present for consumers looking to celebrate, empower, and inspire the women in their lives—whether daughters, granddaughters, nieces, cousins, or friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEXCELLENT READ-ALOUD: Warm, loving sentiments paired with poetic prose and a light rhyme make this picture book a great choice to read aloud together at story time, bedtime, or \u003ci\u003eany\u003c\/i\u003e time. It's sure to become a fast favorite and inspire countless moments of parent-child connection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers\u003cbr\u003e• Teachers and librarians\u003cbr\u003e• Readers who loved \u003ci\u003eHair Love\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLittle Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• The vast #WeNeedDiverseBooks community\u003cbr\u003e• Anyone seeking books about Black joy, female empowerment, or Black history\u003cbr\u003e• Gift-givers looking for a unique and inspiring book for the girls (or women) in their lives","brand":"Brynne Barnes","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":50168563695973,"sku":"9781452164878","price":25.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2651\/2997\/files\/BNCImageAPI_ac442e19-7b13-4bbf-b914-b45f81d277ee.jpg?v=1770842403","url":"https:\/\/www.commonplaceingersoll.ca\/products\/9781452164878","provider":"Commonplace Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}