Sharon E. Langley is living history–a civil rights figure since the age of eleven months, when she and her parents became the first to officially desegregate the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Baltimore, Maryland on August 28, 1963. Today, Sharon is an author and elementary educator. Her debut picture book, A RIDE TO REMEMBER (co-authored [ Read the full article… ]
28 Days
Day 13: TeMika Grooms
Day 12: Mélina Mangal
Mélina Mangal writes picture books, biographies, and short stories that focus on connections with nature and culture. She is also an elementary school library media teacher, and our 28 Days Later Day 12 honoree. Mélina Mangal is the author of The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just, winner of the Carter G. [ Read the full article… ]
Day 11: Janae Marks
Middle grade author Janae Marks’ debut novel, From the Desk of Zoe Washington, won the Tassy Walden: New Voices in Children’s Literature Award and was nominated for an Edgar Award. Bookpage calls her “one of the brightest new stars of contemporary middle grade” and we agree. Janae is our Day 11 honoree. Janae Marks is [ Read the full article… ]
Day 10: Dinah Johnson
Dinah Johnson has a generous spirit and a wealth of knowledge about children’s literature. Her passion for stories and history are evident in everything she does, as is her desire to create a better world for children, especially Black children, through books. We are delighted to honor Dinah Johnson and her work on Day 10 [ Read the full article… ]
Day 9 – Bryan Patrick Avery
At the age of 7, Bryan Patrick Avery discovered a love of reading after receiving his first Bobbsey Twins Mystery Book. Today, he is an award-winning poet and author of over 20 books for children. Bryan is our 28 Days Later Day 9 honoree. BRYAN PATRICK AVERY is an award-winning poet and author of over [ Read the full article… ]
Day 8: Brittany J. Thurman
Brittany J. Thurman is a talented writer using her education, experience, and sheer creative talent to craft endearing stories for children of all ages. She is certainly one to watch as she creates an abundant catalog of work. We congratulate Brittany on all her past and future successes. Learn more with us as Brittany shares her journey in this post for The Brown Bookshelf.