Kah Yangni – illustratör

“Kendi and Yangni collaborate to introduce young children to the African American folklore tradition and to Hurston’s importance within that tradition.” —The Horn BookA First Folktale from the creators of Magnolia Flower, Zora Neale Hurston and Ibram X. Kendi, about the origin of butterflies.The Creator wuz all finished and thru makin’ de world.But soon, the Creator finds themselves flying through the sky, making gorgeous butterflies of every color, shape, and size.Find out why butterflies were made in Zora Neale Hurston's stunning and layered African American folktale retold by #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award–winning author Ibram X. Kendi and illustrated by Kah Yangni. This accessible and sizable board book is perfect for introducing the youngest of readers to the beauty of Hurston's storytelling and will spark curiosity in children about how things in our world came to be.

New York Times bestselling author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde encourages young readers to embrace what makes them different in this vibrant and uplifting new picture book.We are the weird. The wonderfully weird, that is. When others blend in, we stand out.Young readers will find joyful encouragement in this empowering celebration of individuality and self-acceptance. Through an motivating message and a series of inspiring quotes and affirmations, this book encourages readers to embrace their unique quirks and see them as strengths. It’s a colorful manifesto for anyone who has ever felt out of place or different, urging them to stand out, be proud, and stay true to themselves.This book is a perfect gift for anyone who needs a reminder that being weird is wonderful, from one of America's most exciting and unique young voices. Also available from Zaila Avant-garde:Words of Wonder from Z to AWords Are Magic! (Step Into Reading)Sports Are Fun! (Step Into Reading)It's Not Bragging If It's True