Be, Black Girl, Be Bookish 2026 is published in the form

is published in the form that he intended

it’s time to stop playing small and start redefining what success can mean for you

Analee spends most of her time avoiding reality and role-playing as Kiri

And Miriam is the nosy neighbor who found the bloodied body but is keeping secrets from the police

and their friendship that helped Eddie survive decades in prison

Be, Black Girl, Be Bookish 2026 is published in the formA lyrical and affirming picture book for Black girls, in which their elders imagine their bright futures and send positive words to instill them with confidence. Be, Black girl, be. Breathe in your truth. And never let anyone dull your shine. With poetic text and exuberant artwork, this book is a wish from one generation to the next: that every Black girl knows and celebrates her own worth.