By Derrick Barnes (author) , Gordon C James (illustrator)
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Longlisted for the UKLA Book Award 2022 ages 7-10
An empowering and dignified poetic celebration of Black boys. The illustrations are glorious, the text spirited sending a joyous message to young children of positivity and hope.
I am a non-stop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference-maker. A leader.
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Step inside the mind of the confident narrator of this book! He is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and will see them through. He's creative, adventurous, smart, funny. A good friend. A superhero. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's often misunderstood. So, slow down, look and listen as he shows you who he really is ...
Barnes and James provide us with a range of powerful, positive names to call Black boys as they urge us to see them, to love them, and to let them live their lives as they deserve....', Horn Book
'Together, James's energetic portraiture and Barnes's affirming text powerfully and ecstatically convey the idea that all Black boys are worthy/ to be loved.', Publisher Weekly
' The text has a cadence that demands to be read out loud, performed, sung, or shouted with joy and veracity. The need for a book like this, at a moment like this, could not be greater....', Booklist
'A poetic paean to the brilliance of black boys, its energetic pages filled with courage, joy and vivid, dynamic illustrations.' The Guardian
' A much-needed book for Black children when society demonstrates otherwise....', Kirkus
'A worthy and timely choice for every collection.', School Library Journal
'Barnes' playful, potent style draws on inviting metaphor to lift this well above the usual supportive picture book celebration.', BCCB
Derrick Barnes is the author of the New York Times bestseller The King of Kindergarten and the Newbery Honor-winning Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. He was the first African-American male staff writer for Hallmark Cards, and now owns the copy-writing company Say Word Creative Communications. He writes about his parenting experience on his popular blog 'Raising the Mighty'. Gordon C. James is the award-winning illustrator of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut and Let 'Er Buck!: George Fletcher, the People's Champion, and is the recipient of a Society of Illustrators Gold Medal, He has featured in International Artist Magazine, and is part of the Paul R. Jones Collection.
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I am a non-stop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed I Am Every Good Thing and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
I Am Every Good Thing features in the following genres: Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Poetry Books for Children, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations
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I Am Every Good Thing was written by Derrick Barnes and published by Farshore an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
I Am Every Good Thing has 32 pages
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