Sharia Kharif – författare

An aging griot spins stories filled with gossiping hens and troublemaking ''possums, a blues-crooning rooster and preaching peacock, freed Tennessee slaves and singing catfish. Every captivating tale tells a story of survival, hope, and American Black History. These unmistakably Southern folktales will hook you with their vibrant characters and bold illustrations.

Abeo's family breathes magic like they breathe air. The youngest of five powerful siblings, he can command a storm with a single thought or bring rain with the blink of an eye. Rain is easy. Water is easy. Feelings are not. When Abeo's friend suddenly turns on him and helps the class bullies snatch his prized possession, Abeo is shocked, hurt, and angry enough to summon a flood. He's little, but his feelings are big. With the help of his family, he must decide if his heart is warm enough to forgive...or if it's as cold as ice.