BROWN GIRL, BROWN GIRL by Cozbi A. Cabrera - SLJ '… the most beautiful thing I’ve held in my hands, other than my children'

SLJ | August 27, 2024

They say the publishing world moves slow. I say it moves as fast as you need it to, depending on the circumstances.

Take a look at the description of Leslé Honoré and Cozbi A. Cabrera’s upcoming Brown Girl, Brown Girl and the words “Kamala Harris” will jump out at you immediately. . . .

One might justifiably argue that the time has never been better for this book to come out. But where precisely did it come from? I had the chance to ask some questions of its author and illustrator and they were quick to tell me its origin story:

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