Yesenia Moises – illustratör

A young biracial girl looks around her world for her color. She finally chooses her own, and creates a new word for herself—honeysmoke.Simone wants a color.She asks Mama, “Am I black or white?”“Boo,” Mama says, just like mamas do, “a color is just a word.”She asks Daddy, “Am I black or white?”“Well,” Daddy says, just like daddies do, “you’re a little bit of both.”For multiracial children, and all children everywhere, this picture book offers a universal message that empowers young people to create their own self-identity.Simone knows her color—she is honeysmoke.An Imprint Book"This will appeal to so many biracial kids looking for a way to embrace every part of themselves." —NBCNews.com"A terrific addition to the WeNeedDiverseBooks canon, where it joins such books as Selina Alko's I’m Your Peanut Butter Big Brother and Taye Diggs' Mixed Me!." —Booklist

From superstar athlete, record breaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist (and mama) Serena Williams, comes a magical picture book in which a little girl learns to believe in herself with the help of her doll and best friend, Qai Qai.“Don’t be scared, Best Friend! I’m right here with you, always!”“But what if I’m not good enough?”“Girl!” Qai Qai answered. “You’re already good enough when you walk in the door! Come on, let me show you.”Baby Girl has a dance recital coming up, and she can't help but worry. She's practiced and practiced, but what if something goes wrong? What if she forgets the steps or freezes up during her solo?Luckily, her best friend Qai Qai the doll has her back! When Qai Qai comes to life, they go on a magical journey that shows Baby Girl that she’s ready for the stage.The Adventures of Qai Qai, a heartwarming picture book from beloved athlete Serena Williams, shows readers the power of believing—in your best friend and in yourself.