My journey to publishing King of the Neuroverse was largely a result of fortunate timing and strong collaboration. I had mentioned to my agent that I was interested in writing a young adult novel rooted in my lived experience with ADHD. After I shared a few sample chapters, we developed the materials together and proposed the book. The response was immediate and enthusiastic, and once the project was underway, the book poured out of me quickly.
28 Days
Day 3: Jenin Mohammed
With eight published picture books on the shelves and counting illustrator Jenin Mohammed is as prolific as she is talented. We are thrilled to celebrate her as our Day 3 honoree! The Journey: My Path to Publishing My path to publishing started as early as high school. I knew I wanted to be an artist [ Read the full article… ]
Day 2: Pamela Courtney
Our Day 2 honoree is dedicated educator and author Pamela Courtney. With nearly three decades as an early childhood practitioner and elementary school teacher, Pam brings the eyes of an educator to each narrative she crafts. “My duty is great,” states Pam. “I’m a writer who teaches. I’m a teacher who writes.” Pam’s Louisiana upbringing [ Read the full article… ]
Day 1: Virginia Hamilton
Each year during the 28 Days Later Celebration, The Brown Bookshelf features a wide variety of Black creatives, ranging from debuts to Vanguards. This year, it is our pleasure to begin this month-long celebration by honoring Virginia Hamilton, whose life and works have influenced so many over the years. Her career, in fact, spans generations, [ Read the full article… ]
Celebrating our 28 Days Later Honorees
In a few short days, the calendar will roll over to February. Many will actively seek to stock pile knowledge and materials on all things Black History. While it’s indeed a time to be more proactively mindful of our history, it’s also a time to re-commit to consuming work by Black creatives on any day [ Read the full article… ]
Day 28: Tanisia “Tee” Moore
Tanisia “Tee” Moore ain’t just your average storyteller—she’s the heartbeat of African American narratives, lovingly dubbed “your family’s favorite author.” Whether she’s crafting tales for the young under her own name or diving into adult contemporary romance as Nisia Roye, Tee’s stories are woven with the rich tapestry of Black culture and life lessons that [ Read the full article… ]
Day 27: Sarah Warren
Sarah is a former early childhood educator. Her celebrity picture book, Charlotte and the Nutcracker (Random House, 2021) received a starred review from Kirkus, which called it a “satisfying story of inspiration, dedication, perseverance.” Warren’s debut nonfiction picture book, Dolores Huerta: A Hero to Migrant Workers was picked for the Amelia Bloomer Top Ten Book List [ Read the full article… ]
Day 26: Tony Weaver, Jr.
Tony Weaver, Jr. is an award-winning writer, educator, and influencer. He founded the social impact organization Weird Enough, whose mission is to use the narrative ability of graphic novels to foster greater self-awareness, social responsibility, and agency in students. He is the creator of the WEBTOON Original series The UnCommons and author of Weirdo, a [ Read the full article… ]