{"product_id":"black-girl-rising","title":"Black Girl Rising","description":"This enduring anthem for Black girls celebrates their power, potential, and brilliance—for themselves and for the world.\n\nYou are a thousand curls\nunfurling in your hair.\nYou are a thousand fists\nstanding proudly in air.\n\nYou are the song of swallows,\nlifting sun as they sing—\nbreaking light with their beaks,\nbreaking sky with their wings . . .\n\nBlack girlhood is beautiful! In this deeply moving celebration and rallying cry, and in the face of the many messages that still work to convince Black girls that they should shrink themselves, hide their light, know their place, Brynne Barnes and Tatyana Fazlalizadeh reclaim that narrative: A Black girl's place is everywhere, and her selfhood is everything she can dream it to be.\n\nWith poignant, poetic prose and striking, color-drenched illustrations, this empowering picture book centers the inherent worthiness and radiance of Black girls that is still far too often denied. A love letter to and for Black girls everywhere, Black Girl Rising alchemizes the sorrow and strength of the past into the brilliant gold of the future, sweeping young readers of all backgrounds into a lyrical exploration of what it means to be Black, female, and glorious.\n\nEMPOWERS AND INSPIRES SELF-LOVE: This uplifting anthem of Black brilliance shuts out invalidating messages and replaces them with unconditional assertions of Black girls' rights to be loved, to be inspired, and to exist fully in their power. Everything about Black girls deserves to be seen and celebrated—and this picture book provides a welcome opportunity for readers of all ages to do so!\n\nMAKES A GREAT GIFT: From graduation to birthdays to other key milestones, this book makes a perfect present for consumers looking to celebrate, empower, and inspire the women in their lives—whether daughters, granddaughters, nieces, cousins, or friends.\n\nEXCELLENT READ-ALOUD: Warm, loving sentiments paired with poetic prose and a light rhyme make this picture book a great choice to read aloud together at story time, bedtime, or any time. It's sure to become a fast favorite and inspire countless moments of parent-child connection.\n\nPerfect for:\n\n• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers\n• Teachers and librarians\n• Readers who loved Hair Love and Little Leaders\n• The vast #WeNeedDiverseBooks community\n• Anyone seeking books about Black joy, female empowerment, or Black history\n• Gift-givers looking for a unique and inspiring book for the girls (or women) in their lives\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1452164878\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1452164878.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Barnes, Brynne|Fazlalizadeh, Tatyana\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43335460978749,"sku":"BVV.1452164878.G","price":7.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1452164878-0.jpg?v=1783728415","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/black-girl-rising","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}