TAIMANI EMERALD
TAIMANI EMERALD is a single mother, an author, illustrator, and activist focused on using art to help us all learn about the big stuff. Diversity, equity, inclusion and empowerment are at the heart of every piece that she creates. Her whimsical illustrations create a ripple effect of change throughout the entire world. She and her work have been featured on GMA, Huffington Post, I Heart Radio, UNTV NEWS and Koin 6 News. Taimani has hand-sold over 3,000 copies of her posters, and has also run several campaigns that allowed her to spread the message of inclusive education by sending free posters to schools and institutions in need around the world. Her art spreads a message of hope and is revolutionizing the way we educate, the way we embrace, and the way we call for change.
WE ARE ALLIES
Feiwel & Friends – Hardcover – Picture Book – September 24, 2013
Every person, no matter how small, can do something to change the world for us all!
In her picture book debut, Taimani Emerald, has created a gentle introduction for young readers on what being an ally looks like. Whether it's sharing, saving, joining, or creating―there are many ways to pledge support to those in need.
With soft watercolor illustrations that fans will have seen on her wildly popular posters, Taimani Emerald expands that world on the page.
Praise for WE ARE ALLIES
“Simple questions (“How can I make the world a better place?”) and straightforward takeaways (“Being an ally means standing up if you see someone being treated unfairly”) make this a matter-of-fact instruction manual for spreading kindness: “Every person, no matter how small, can do something to change the world for us all.“—Publishers Weekly
“VERDICT This vividly illustrated manual teaches kids how to be allies, optimistic, and think how they can participate in change. A necessary purchase.”—School Library Journal