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MAISHA OSO is the author of Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence, My Hair is a Book, and Buster the Bully. She writes stories to empower, entertain, and encourage emotional intelligence in young children. Her books have received multiple starred reviews, been named as best books of the year, and even been nominated for [ Read the full article… ]
It only seems fitting that this year’s 28 Days Later celebration should begin by honoring the life and work of Nikki Giovanni. Her career as a poet, author, educator, public speaker, and activist spanned over five decades, and her words have inspired, influenced, and informed people around the globe. I first met Nikki Giovanni in [ Read the full article… ]
This is the 18th year of The Brown Bookshelf’s annual 28 Days Later celebration! Each year, through 28 Days Later, our Black History Month celebration of children’s book literature, we applaud and center Black authors and illustrators. For 2025, The Brown Bookshelf is working in partnership with Black Stories Amplified to bring you daily features [ Read the full article… ]