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A BROADER DEFINITION OF FAMILYsomeone other than her birth parents shines a spotlight on foster and adoptive familiesAWARD-WINNING IMPRINT: The newest picture book from the award-winning Denene Millner Books line, which published the 2018 awards season juggernaut Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Honors, and many moreFILLS A VOID: Gives foster and adoptive parents the much-needed recognition that they, too, provide loving, stable homes for children whose birth parents are not presentIMPORTANT MESSAGE: Encourages foster and adopted children to embrace their new caregivers while knowing that it's okay to miss their birth parentsIN-DEMAND TOPIC: A one-of-a-kind exploration of black surrogates of all backgrounds-family members, neighbors, church members, traditional foster parents, etc.-who step up to care for children who need parentsCONVERSATION STARTER: Serves as a vehicle for adults to talk to kids about family and relationshipsSUPPORTS #WENEEDDIVERSEBOOKS MOVEMENT: The story of a nontraditional African American family fills a need in a children's publishing landscape lacking diversityESTABLISHED AUTHOR: Duncan is the author of multiple children's books, including Honey Baby Sugar Child, which received an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Literary Work-Children, and the Kirkus-starred Memphis, Martin, and the MountaintopDEBUT ILLUSTRATOR: Whimsical, colorful drawings from a fresh new talentIllustrator website: http://www.callmechartreuse.com/home/Illustrator social media: Instagram @callmechartreuse, 1k followers
