Andrea J. Loney’s books celebrate diversity, joy, and kindness. Writing both fiction and nonfiction, Andrea’s books delight, empower, and comfort kids of all ages. We’re delighted that you will get to know more about our multitalented Day 3 honoree. ANDREA J. LONEY wrote the award-winning picture books DOUBLE BASS BLUES (Caldecott Honor), TAKE A PICTURE [ Read the full article… ]
28 Days
Day 2: Lisa Stringfellow
Lisa Stringfellow seemed to burst onto the children’s literature scene with her debut middle grade novel, A COMB OF WISHES. As we honor Lisa on Day 2 of this year’s 28 Days Later Celebration, you’ll see that there is always hard work and a story…well, behind the story. LISA STRINGFELLOW writes middle grade fiction and has [ Read the full article… ]
Day 1: Tonya Duncan Ellis
If Tonya Duncan Ellis looks familiar to you, it may be that you’ve seen her on Instagram—interviewing other creatives, offering writing tips, and sharing her joy and positivity. If you’re not yet familiar with Tonya, you’ll enjoy getting to know her as our featured honoree for Day 1 of this year’s 28 Days Later Celebration. [ Read the full article… ]
Announcing the 17th Class of 28 Days Later Honorees
Happy 2024, Friends! We were on hiatus most of last year. Happy to be back celebrating outstanding Black children’s book creators. This time, we’re doing something new. We’re collaborating with our Amplify Black Stories fellows to salute their work and give you an update on the members of The Brown Bookshelf team. Not familiar with Amplify [ Read the full article… ]
Day 28 Throwback: Eloise Greenfield
I had the opportunity to meet her at the Coretta Scott King Awards breakfast in 2018, and could barely speak. This was THEEEEE Eloise Greenfield, after all! I still knew this by heart: My cousin comes to visit and you know he’s from the South ’Cause every word he says just kind of slides out [ Read the full article… ]
Day 27 Throwback: Sharee Miller
Since this 2016 chat, Sharee Miller has published MICHELLE’S GARDEN: How the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change, and I’m absolutely thrilled about her upcoming graphic novel series, CURLFRIENDS, coming this Fall! Until then, get to know this gifted and multifaceted artist in the interview below. Here at The Brown Bookshelf, it’s a special treat [ Read the full article… ]
Day 26 Throwback: Atinuke
Since this 2012 profile Atinuke has gone on to publish many more titles, including TOO SMALL TOLA and AFRICA, AMAZING AFRICA. One thing that hasn’t changed? This writer and oral storyteller’s vivid and vibrant storytelling style. Read about Atinuke below. Author and storyteller Atinuke’s delightful and award-winning ANNA HIBISCUS and NO. 1 CAR SPOTTER books [ Read the full article… ]
Day 25 Throwback: Useni Eugene Perkins
I’m a bit of a theatre geek, and after this 2018 conversation with Chicago icon Useni Eugene Perkins, I was thrilled to get my hands on a copy of his BLACK FAIRY AND OTHER PLAYS, published by the legendary Third World Press. In the introduction he writes, “The images children associate with during their formative [ Read the full article… ]