Black Girls

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

Debut author Dominique Furukawa pens a picture book love letter to every level of melanin, every curl pattern, every voice, and every Black girl everywhere.

Black girls, Black girlsrising still.Shouting loud and proud and free,that being a Black girl, Black girlis a wondrous thing to be.In an upbeat and rhythmic ode, Dominique Furukawa and Erika Lynne Jones celebrate Black girls in all their beauty and joy. Black Girls uplifts girls of every shade, size, and walk of life, reminding them that they are perfectly designed.Perfect for fans of Magnificent Homespun Brown by Samara Cole Doyon and You Matter by Christian Robinson.

About the Author

Dominique Furukawa is a licensed clinical social worker and foster youth advocate. She is passionate about teaching little people big things in a way they can understand. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and wonderful children.Erika Lynne Jones is an illustrator and author of children’s books that serve as affirming celebrations of culture. Her mission is for every child to know that they are worthy of good and to see images of themselves in literature. She is the illustrator of The Loud Librarian, written by Jenna Beatrice. Erika grew up in St. Louis, MO, and lives in Dallas, TX, with her husband and three daughters.