Talia Skyles – illustratör

Grounded in African Ubuntu philosophy, this lyrical picture book celebrates community and invites readers to lift up our neighbors.For fans for ALL THE WORLD and ALL ARE WELCOME comes a new classic that celebrates community.Your joy is my joy.My freedom is your freedom. Me.You.We.All of us!That is community.This is ubuntu.This rhythmic story follows one child as they dream, perform, and celebrate at the heart of their community.

From the author of Curls and Glow comes a joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls as naturally beautiful in our human garden.those girls bloom these do too we bloom like flowers how about you? Introduce young readers to the idea of self-love in a simple, playful rhythm with this luminous story where each little girl is as unique and beautiful as a blossoming flower.

Four of Ruth Forman’s bestselling board books are now available together in a boxed set that joyously celebrates African American children.Introduce young readers to self-love and self-confidence with these luminous board books. Curls shows off the beauty of girls and their curls in various styles. Boys shine their beautiful light in Glow. The joyfully poetic Bloom delivers an ode to girls as naturally beautiful as a garden. While Ours celebrates skin tone self-love and includes a mirror for little ones. This tender board book boxed set includes:CurlsGlowBloomOurs

A heartfelt and empowering poem from a Black father to his son, celebrating love, resilience, and a child’s limitless potential—in a beautifully illustrated gift-ready hardcover edition.In this affirming picture book, Bernard Mensah speaks directly to the experience of raising a child with care and intention. He acknowledges that every child will stumble, face challenges, and grow through difficult moments—but he emphasizes something even more important: they are never alone. They are supported, valued, and capable of rising again.With warm, expressive illustrations by Talia Skyles that capture everyday moments of connection between parent and child, You Are a Lighthouse balances tenderness with strength. It is designed to be read again and again, and makes a meaningful gift for baby showers, birthdays, graduation, or a keepsake for milestones big and small.A celebration of love, resilience, and possibility, this book is one that families will treasure for years.