From New York Times bestselling author Tami Charles and her son, Chris Charles, comes a soaring and poetic celebration of the beautiful minds that make us all unique!
Some days it feels like my mind doesn't work right. Mom says otherwise. "That beautiful mind is what makes you unique."
This poetry-in-motion, sing-out-loud story follows the journey of one young boy as he navigates the challenges of his constantly running, brilliantly creative, and ever-so-busy brain. From basketball to baking with grandpa, to math class, and high-scoring video game conquests, readers will see that his one-of-kind mind is his greatest strength, and though challenges may come, he is all the stronger for it!
From bestselling author, Tami Charles, and her son, Christopher Charles, comes a rhythmic text that will speak to any child -- and every child -- who has needed an extra second or a second chance to harness the power of their own unique gifts and limitless potential. Stunning illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist Nikkolas Smith (I Am Ruby Bridges, Born on the Water) brings to life the joy, frustration, and triumph of navigating the world as a neurodivergent child. That Beautiful Mind celebrates the power and diversity of every child's beautiful mind, and the dynamic and prismatic way so many children think and learn.
Praise for Together, United:
* "Charles weaves spellbinding verse... her propulsive words assure readers of the power of their voices... Mesmerizing as always, Collier's signature collage illustrations underscore that much-needed message... A lushly illustrated, uplifting work that beckons us to unite around our common humanity." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Charles's evocative verse underscores a message of unity for the good of all... Collier's stunning illustrations capture the excitement of the children as they grow to realize the potential of their voices and the greater strength of their unity." -- The Horn Book, starred review
Praise for We Are Here:
An Amazon's Best Book of 2023
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2023
* "This awe-inspiring and phenomenal work of art belongs on all shelves." -- School Library Journal, starred review
* "A triumphant, encouraging tone permeates the messages to young people of color... asserting recognition and illuminating possibilities for their future." -- The Horn Book, starred review
* "A powerful narrative about Black yesterdays that have built the foundation for all our tomorrows." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Collaborators Charles and Collier meld pithy, free-verse lines and saturated illustrations to form an empowering treatise that celebrates the Black diaspora across time and space." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
"In storytelling dotted with words in Spanish and other languages, laid against Collier's lush, gem-toned imagery, the book weaves a unifying and empowering narrative of Black people connected across bodies of water, bonded by a common identity..." -- Nikkole Hannah-Jones, The New York Times Book Review
"A stunning ode to legacies built from the past and those yet to come." -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature (2018-2019)
Praise for All Because You Matter:
An Instant New York Times Bestseller
The #1 Amazon Best Children's Book of 2020
A Best Picture Book of 2020, Chicago Public Library
Barnes & Noble Best Picture Book of 2020
Best Books of 2020 by School Library Journal
Best Books of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews
Best Children's & Teen Books of 2020 by Shelf Awareness
100 Best Books for Kids by NYPL
Best Book of 2020 by NPR
TODAY Favorite Children's Book of 2020
An ALA Notable Children's Book 2021
Barnes &Noble Children's Book Prize of the Year Nomination
Winner of the SCBWI Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Text
* "A gem for every household." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "A richly illustrated affirmation for B
