Ketanji.
Unshook.
Unbothered.
Poised for position.
Based on the electric and historic appointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, this poetic picture book from powerhouse jessica Care moore outlines the dreams of a young girl who wants to change the world one day. Regardless of the obstacles put into place, her crown shines brightly.
A love letter to the Black women pioneers of the past and to the next little girl who will one day be crowned, this melodic anthem, with luminous illustrations by award-winning illustrator Dare Coulter, is a celebration of one woman's story that will inspire generations to come.
Perfect for Black History Month, Women's History Month, baby shower gifts, birthdays, and more!
How does a little girl with big dreams learn to let her own crown shine?
- Overcoming Adversity: Follow a young girl inspired by Ketanji Brown Jackson as she meets every obstacle with unshakable confidence.
- Positive Role Models: A poetic tribute to the trailblazing Black women pioneers of the past?from Harriet Tubman to Ida B. Wells?who paved the way for the future.
- A Story of Perseverance: Written in a melodic, anthem-like style by acclaimed poet jessica Care moore that's perfect for reading aloud.
- Social Justice for Kids: An accessible introduction to the historic appointment of the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, igniting conversations about equality and possibility.
Autorentext
jessica Care moore is the founder and CEO of Moore Black Press, executive producer of Black WOMEN Rock!, and founder of the literacy-driven Jess Care Moore Foundation. An internationally renowned poet, playwright, performance artist, and producer, she is the 2019 and 1017 Knight Arts Award winner, a 2016 Kresge Arts fellow, an NAACP Great Expectations awardee, and an Alain Locke Award recipient from the Detroit Institute of Arts. Moore is the author of The Words Don't Fit in My Mouth, The Alphabet Verses the Ghetto, Sunlight Through Bullet Holes, and the critically acclaimed techno choreopoem Salt City. Her work has been published in numerous literary collections and she has performed on stages all over the world, including the Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the London Institute for Contemporary Arts. jessica lives and writes in a historic Detroit neighborhood with her son, King Thomas.