Laura Obuobi Livres

This lyrical picture book is a joyous, poetic, celebration of Black children and a reminder of the Universe's unconditional love in stunning verse and captivating collage.

The journey of Michaela Mabinty DePrince unfolds in this poignant nonfiction picture book, highlighting her transformation from an orphan in Sierra Leone to an internationally recognized ballet star. Through lyrical storytelling, it celebrates her resilience and talent, offering inspiration and insight into the challenges she overcame in pursuit of her dreams. This narrative not only showcases DePrince's remarkable achievements but also emphasizes themes of hope and perseverance.

From Laura Obuobi, author of Black Gold and NAACP Image Award nominee, and illustrator Anna Cunha, comes a whimsical bedtime story about the love between a Black father and his daughter, perfect for Father's Day. This tender tale with lush natural imagery and pure Black joy captures love's vastness, showing us its greatest form is often the one between parent and child. One question must be answered before Afia can slip into a peaceful sleep: what does love look like With the companionship of her loving papa, Afia journeys to find love and learns that it is the warmth of the sun's skin-tingling hugs, the babbling brook's soothing song, and other mesmerizing gifts of nature. But Afia's quest also teaches her that she may not have to go too far to see the emotion at the heart of the world's wonders.