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Matthew A. Cherry

Matthew A Cherry is an Academy Award winner for the animated short Hair Love and author of the New York Times bestselling children's book of the same name. He created the animated series Young Love and directs television series, feature films and music videos. A Chicago native, he began his career as an NFL wide receiver before transitioning into entertainment.

Reggie Brown also illustrated the New York Times bestselling picture book Who Are Your People? (by Bakari Sellers), as well as Bros (by Carole Boston Weatherford), Tacko Fall: To New Heights (by Tacko Fall and Justin Haynes), Santa in the City (by Tiffany D. Jackson), and the chapter book series The Magnificent Makers (by Theanne Griffith). The recipient of the California Arts Council's 2023 Established Artist Award, Reggie is passionate about bringing stories of Black children and families to life, one picture at a time. When he's not busy in his studio, you can find him indulging in his love for fantasy, superheroes, and science fiction.
Hair Love ABCs
Amor de pelo
Hair Love

Meet author Matthew Cherry & illustrator Vashti Harrison

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Hair Love ABCs
Amor de pelo
Hair Love

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Meet author Matthew Cherry & illustrator Vashti Harrison

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Remember

US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s iconic poem “Remember,” illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, and to remember the importance of their place in it.   Remember the sky you were born under, Know each of the star’s stories. Remember the moon,

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Remember

Smart Sisters

Confident, empowered sisters and best friends are celebrated in this read-together picture book celebrating sisterly love and joy. From the author of the Happy Hair series, which promotes self-love, positivity, and acceptance. Perfect together! Always and forever! My sister and me! Beautiful Black and Brown girls with gorgeous natural hairstyles are the stars of this

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Penguin Random House Libros en Español 2022 Catalog

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