AS YOU ARE: A HOPE FOR BLACK SONS

The Art of a Heartfelt Story 

Join Kimberly and me as we chat about working with illustrators and editors, watching a vision come to life, pouring our hearts and souls into our work, musical connections, specificity and how it leads to universality and much much more. It's a packed conversation! I hope you enjoy hearing Kimberly's journey for this beautiful book.

AS YOU ARE: A HOPE FOR BLACK SONS

With beautiful lyrical text that is part song, part poem, part prayer, part love letter, part entreaty and part affirmation, Kimberly has done a lovely job of putting her love, concern, worry, belief and encouragement for her own son onto the page and generously shared it so that other mothers, other sons and other parents and children can benefit from her kind and heartfelt message.

​A Little Jam. . .(The Music Kind)

As a musician, Kimberly often writes and performs songs that go along with her books (as you heard in the interview). This one is no exception. Click on the picture to take you directly to the place on her website where you can preview and download the song. With her strong and beautiful soprano voice, Kimberly adds another layer and gives moms a chance to share Kimberly's musical take on this message through song.

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Teachers' Jam

Writers' Jam

Links, More Fun, Extensions for Families and Everyone!

Pinterest board full of affirmations, parenting tips, and more.
YouTube playlist with music and more fun related to this beautiful book!
​Be sure to visit the link above (or go to Kimberly's website) to access the song.

Guest Links and Giveaway

Kimberly's picture is linked to her website where you'll find her socials, songs, books, educational resources and more!

The book image is linked to the Goodreads page, where you'll find links to purchase, reviews, etc.

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Kimberly has generously offered a winner's choice giveaway + book swag!  If you are the winner of the giveaway for this episode, you can choose from:

• A copy of the book
• A virtual school visit
  
• A picture book critique
  

To enter, simply leave a comment below no later than Wednesday, February 18 at 11:59 PM ET. You will automatically be entered by commenting and winner will be contacted via email after the drawing.
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