{"product_id":"book-l481","title":"Black Girl Rising","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis enduring anthem for Black girls celebrates their power, potential, and brilliance—for themselves and for the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou are a thousand curls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eunfurling in your hair.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou are a thousand fists\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003estanding proudly in air.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou are the song of swallows,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003elifting sun as they sing—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ebreaking light with their beaks,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ebreaking sky with their wings …\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack 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, \u003ci\u003eknow their place\u003c\/i\u003e, Brynne Barnes reclaims that narrative: A Black girl’s place is everywhere, and her selfhood is \u003ci\u003eeverything\u003c\/i\u003e she can dream it to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith poignant, poetic prose, this empowering 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,\u003ci\u003e Black Girl Rising\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eglorious\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEMPOWERS 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 book provides a welcome opportunity for readers of all ages to do so! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXCELLENT READ-ALOUD: Warm, loving sentiments paired with poetic prose and a light rhyme make this 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"… this work extols the beauty, bravery, and possibilities of young black girls. The author explores strong role models, female and male, from the past to inspire readers to envision the prospects of a glorious future. … [T]he rich vocabulary, flowing narrative, and specific word emphasis encourage[s] exuberant read-alouds.\"—School Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recorded Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50136451645744,"sku":"BDl481","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/l481-cover.jpg?v=1758151484","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-l481","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}