My Library
Dear You, DREAM BIG!
A new classic for Black and Brown children.
ANYTHING and EVERYTHING is possible!
Perhaps you want to become an artist, or a scientist, or maybe even president. Even when—especially when—the path is hard, Dear YOU: Dream BIG.
A personal, poetic, and uplifting affirmation from Caribbean-born author Baptiste Paul encouraging today’s Black youth to reject those who wish to silence them, exclude them, and reject their talents with one powerful refrain.
Patchwork Prince
A joyful, empowering story of a boy made royal by his mother’s hand-stitched clothes, inspired by the author’s childhood in St. Lucia, and with art by a #1 NYT bestselling artist with St. Lucian roots.
What makes a patchwork prince? A prince must be ready for adventure—ready for the night, ready to pluck the brightest, most beautiful fabrics from the scrap heap, ready to run when danger comes. With the treasures he and his mother collect, she will make him clothes fit for royalty: No flashy jewels, no crown, but a cut and drape that hug his Black shoulders just right. And in his new clothes, with chin held high, he will know he is a prince.
Together with Kitt Thomas’s beautiful, exuberant artwork, acclaimed author Baptiste Paul brings readers a celebratory story about confidence and self-worth, and the enduring love between a mother and son.
CLIMB ON
Take a hike with this father-daughter adventure that’s sure to inspire you to get outside.
When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant —To the tippy top? It’s a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid colors the bonding power of a shared experience. A list of creatures at the end prompts a second look for keen-eyed readers to make discoveries of their own.
PEACE
Peace is on purpose. Peace is a choice. Peace lets the smallest of us have a voice.
From a hello and pronouncing your friend’s name correctly to giving more than you take and saying I’m sorry, this simple concept book explores definitions of peace and actions small and big that foster it.
Award-winning authors, Baptiste Paul and Miranda Paul, have teamed up with illustrator Estelí Meza—winner of the ‘A la Orilla del Viento’ the premier Picture Book Contest Award in Mexico—to create an inspiring look at things we can all do to bring peace into our lives and world.
To Carnival!
The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative #OwnVoices tale of a girl’s journey to Carnival. When a series of unexpected delays disrupts her journey to the big parade, Melba must adjust both her expectations and her route to the festivities. Who will she meet and what will she learn along the way?
The Field
The Field is so much more than a soccer story. It is a story of grit and glory, teamwork, leadership, diversity and acceptance. The Field is a picture window into my childhood in Saint Lucia. It is an invitation to jwe (play). Won’t you come and play?
Adventures To School:
Real-Life Journeys of Students from Around the World
Children all around the world go to school. But their journey is not always the same, some ride a bus, some trek for hours on foot, while some must cross a wire bridge to get there. Each trek is unique, extraordinary and sometimes dangerous. Adventures to School celebrates the determination, perseverance, and sense of adventure shared by young people around the world.
I Am Farmer
I Am Farmer is the true story of how environmentalist Farmer Tantoh transformed the landscape in his home country of Cameroon through thoughtful action. This is an inspiring story of hope and renewal. It is my hope that his story inspires readers to be the change that they want to see in the world.
