ALIYA KING NEIL
ALIYA KING NEIL is an award-winning journalist and the author and coauthor of books for teens and adults. Her work has appeared in Vibe, Giant, Uptown, Essence, King, Ms., Us Weekly, and Teen People, among others. Keep Your Head Up is her first picture book.
KEEP YOUR HEAD UP
Denene Millner Books - September 28, 2021
Teach little ones that it’s okay to have a bad day in this brightly illustrated, gently affirmative picture book about keeping our heads up and letting things pass.
When a child wakes up late one day, it’s only the first in a series of things to go terribly awry. But the people around them show them that what’s important is being kind to yourself and getting through rough days. Because, after all, tomorrow is a fresh start.
praise for KEEP YOUR HEAD UP
"… the resonant narrative gently encourages patience and compassion for readers doing their best to keep their own heads up."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
"Readers will recognize their own feelings of anger, disappointment, and loss of control through Neil’s empathetic text, laden with sensory metaphors...an excellent book for teaching children the importance of showing themselves grace and kindness."—Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW