{"product_id":"book-hp1r","title":"The New Brownies' Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“[A] heartfelt tribute to young people of color and their ‘reflection of resplendent beauty, ancient history … and irreplaceable value.’ It’s a standout.\"—\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the groundbreaking work of W. E. B. Du Bois, this beautiful collection brings together an outstanding roster of Black creative voices to honor, celebrate, and foster Black excellence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive yourself a joyful smile as you look at your beautiful skin. Hug yourself. You are as unique as your fingerprints. This is TRUTH.—Halima Taha, “A Love Letter for You” from \u003cem\u003eThe New Brownies’ Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eIn 1920, as art and writing flourished during the Harlem Renaissance, W. E. B. Du Bois published \u003cem\u003eThe Brownies’ Book: A Monthly Magazine for Children of the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e—the first periodical for African American youth, collecting original art, stories, letters, and activities to celebrate their identities and inspire their imaginations and ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eBuilding upon Du Bois’s mission, esteemed professor and scholar Karida L. Brown and celebrated artist Charly Palmer reimagine the groundbreaking publication with \u003cem\u003eThe New Brownies’ Book\u003c\/em\u003e, gathering the work of more than 50 contemporary Black writers, including Ntozake Shange, Frank X Walker, Danny Simmons, and Alice Faye Duncan. Created by and for Black families today, this anthology is filled with inspiring essays, poems, and short stories reflecting on the joy and depth of the Black experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eDelivering delight to adults and children alike, this powerful celebration of twenty-first-century Black culture fulfills the promise of its source material by reminding readers of all ages that Black is brilliant, beautiful, and bold. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recorded Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49352439398704,"sku":"BDhp1r","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49352439431472,"sku":"ZEhp1r","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49352439497008,"sku":"ZMhp1r","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/462483-hp1r-Square.jpg?v=1734329163","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hp1r","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}