{"product_id":"black-boy-black-boy-hardcover-1","title":"Black Boy, Black Boy - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAngela Bowden\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIbe Ananaba\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA vibrantly illustrated, inspiring picture book celebrating Black boyhood from celebrated spoken-word poet Angela Bowden.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack boy, you are a gift\u003cbr\u003e Of the past and the present\u003cbr\u003e You're the sun\u003cbr\u003e You're the moon\u003cbr\u003e You're the stars\u003cbr\u003e EVERYTHING\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Boy, Black Boy\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates self-love and identity for Black boys globally. Written by acclaimed author and poet Angela Bowden, this poignant spoken-word poem encourages young minds to embrace their cultural roots and identities, and to dream boundlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing vivid imagery and verse to bring readers on a journey of self-discovery and resilience, Black Boy, Black Boy invites readers to explore legacies passed down from ancestors, embodied in today's Black men, and destined for future leaders. This moving poem honours achievements in every field, from medicine and music, to the nurturing embrace of Black fatherhood. Renowned artist Ibe Ananaba enriches this journey with vibrant illustrations depicting icons like Nelson Mandela, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Chinua Achebe, Walter Borden, Chadwick Boseman, and other heroes, both iconic and unsung.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy showcasing Canadian and American icons alongside international ones, the book universally reflects the experiences of Black boys everywhere. It affirms that the spirit and legacy of Black excellence moves beyond geographic borders and resides within each individual, inspiring pride and limitless potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42360903827591,"sku":"9781774713617","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/28dc89d526e40245724e881ac85a3bb1.webp?v=1740298147","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/black-boy-black-boy-hardcover-1","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}