Nicole Tadgell – illustratör

Child of Mine,

Did you know

I waited and waited for you?

In my heart I knew you were out there waiting for me, too.

This beautiful book captures the deep emotions and joy that come with welcoming a child into a family. With lyrical text by Sophia Robinson and stunning illustrations by Nicole Tadgell, this book is a pleasing read for both young ones and parents. The gentle, rhythmic narrative and captivating images make it perfect for sharing precious moments together. Dear Child of Mine is a testament to the enduring and powerful bond of love and the special connection that adoption brings, making it a treasured addition to any family’s bookshelf.

Time to board the bus! Liberty and her friend Abdullah, with their families and a diverse group of passengers, head off to their first stop: Jackson, Mississippi. Next on their map are Glendora, Memphis, Birmingham, Montgomery, and finally Selma, for a march across the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge.

As told through the innocent view of a child, Liberty''s Civil Rights Road Trip serves as an early introduction to places, people, and events that transformed history. The story is inspired by an actual journey led by author Michael W. Waters, bringing together a multigenerational group to witness key locations from the civil rights movement. An author''s note and more information about each stop on Liberty''s trip offer ways for adults to expand the conversation with young readers.

A portion of the publisher''s sales proceeds will be donated to Foot Soldiers Park in Selma, Alabama, a nonprofit dedicated to honoring the history and continued relevance of the Selma movement.