Charnelle Pinkney Barlow – illustratör

Bestselling author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley (I Love My Hair!) and Charnelle Pinkney Barlow return with an exciting picture book that's perfect for heading back to school!Keyana has come up with the perfect idea for a class project, and getting it done is pretty fun! All she has to do is pick the people and places she loves around her school. But when the teacher asks Keyana to present the project in front of everyone, she'll have to find a little bit of confidence and a big way to share.Praise for the KEYANA series: Tarpley's pleasant, relatable text and Barlow's vivid soft-pastel illustrations combine here to create a heartwarming story...This book is a beauty to behold.―BooklistA celebration of big ideas, teamwork, and family...A loving depiction of a warm, affectionate Black family. ―KirkusIn a delightful story about Black child joy and family, Tarpley gives us an adorable and dynamic main character in Keyana, who has presence and confidence aplenty... A recommended purchase for collections needing a little more Black joy on the shelves.―School Library Journal

Keyana is heading back to school in this exciting picture book written by bestselling author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley (I Love My Hair!) and illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow!Keyana has come up with the perfect idea for a class project, and getting it done is pretty fun! All she has to do is pick the people and places she loves around her school. But when the teacher asks Keyana to present the project in front of everyone, she'll have to find a little bit of confidence and a big way to share.Praise for the KEYANA series: Tarpley's pleasant, relatable text and Barlow's vivid soft-pastel illustrations combine here to create a heartwarming story...This book is a beauty to behold.―BooklistA celebration of big ideas, teamwork, and family...A loving depiction of a warm, affectionate Black family. ―KirkusIn a delightful story about Black child joy and family, Tarpley gives us an adorable and dynamic main character in Keyana, who has presence and confidence aplenty... A recommended purchase for collections needing a little more Black joy on the shelves.―School Library Journal

It's time to trick-or-treat! Join Keyana and the people she loves as they work to make Halloween a day they'll never forget!It's Halloween, and Keyana can't wait to have some fun! She's got a great costume-and she plans to show it off, too. But when an eager pup makes a mess of her brother's outfit, Keyana will need a BIG idea-and some help from the people she loves-to save the day and have a truly magical Halloween!Bestselling author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley's fabulously creative character, Keyana, celebrates the power of creative problem-solving and the joy of working together in this spectacular book.Don't miss the other books in the series!:Keyana Loves Her FamilyKeyana Loves Her FriendKeyana Loves SchoolKeyana Loves Halloween

Join one Black family on their journey to discover what the real Santa looks like in this joyous tale celebrating identity, family and holiday cheer, from the New York Times bestselling author of Bedtime Bonnet. It’s not Christmas without Santa! But what does Santa truly look like? Does he match the figurines on the mantel, or the faces on our favoriteholiday sweaters? Does he look like you or like me? Find out in this joyous and cozy celebration of family, representation, and holiday spirit! Destined to be a new classic, and perfect for any child looking to see some of themself in Santa Claus.

Wilma Rudolph was a champion on the track and for civil rights. Go, Wilma, go!At the 1960 Summer Olympics, Wilma Rudolph became a gold-medal-winning track star. Discover the powerful story of what happened after she soared across the finish line . . . Leaders in Wilma''s hometown of Clarksville, Tennessee, plan a "Wilma Rudolph Day" to honor their champion. But when Wilma hears about their plans, she stops.A segregated celebration? She won''t go! She won''t go unless they welcome Black people to participate. Thanks to Wilma, Clarksville hosts its first fully integrated event. And Wilma doesn''t stop there! The race to freedom is not a sprint, but a marathon. She spends the rest of her life protesting inequality and advocating for Black girls and women to have opportunities in sports and beyond. Go, Wilma, go! With a powerful text from Amira Rose Davis and Michael G. Long, and art full of movement from Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, this powerful picture book is sure to inspire the next generation of athletes and changemakers.

Wilma Rudolph was a champion on the track and for civil rights. Go, Wilma, go!At the 1960 Summer Olympics, Wilma Rudolph became a gold-medal-winning track star. Discover the powerful story of what happened after she soared across the finish line . . . Leaders in Wilma''s hometown of Clarksville, Tennessee, plan a "Wilma Rudolph Day" to honor their champion. But when Wilma hears about their plans, she stops.A segregated celebration? She won''t go! She won''t go unless they welcome Black people to participate. Thanks to Wilma, Clarksville hosts its first fully integrated event. And Wilma doesn''t stop there! The race to freedom is not a sprint, but a marathon. She spends the rest of her life protesting inequality and advocating for Black girls and women to have opportunities in sports and beyond. Go, Wilma, go! With a powerful text from Amira Rose Davis and Michael G. Long, and art full of movement from Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, this powerful picture book is sure to inspire the next generation of athletes and changemakers.

A young Black equestrian realizes her dream of riding in her community’s parade, inspired by Oakland’s annual Black Cowboy Parade, in this picture book filled with heart and prideA cowgirl jumps over the moon, in my dreams.On Garbo, my pretty palomino pony.But clip clops on blacktop make my eyes pop open.Today is the Black Cowboy Parade.A little girl and her pony are nervous for their very first Black Cowboy Parade—but just like her papa and papa’s papa before her, she’ll saddle up and hold her head high as she rides through the streets she knows by heart.With captivating, collage-style illustrations by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow and a stirring text by author R. J. Owens, this picture book celebrates both the long tradition and lineage of Black equestrians. It also pays respect to the peaceful protests led by community activist Brianna Noble, who gained fame while riding her Appaloosa magnificently through Oakland, California, during Black Lives Matter marches.A call to action as well as a call for children everywhere to reach for their dreams, Cowgirl Dreaming is inspiring and powerful.