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As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons

As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons - Hardcover

by Kimberly a. Gordon Biddle
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Availability:In StockContributor:Kimberly a. Gordon Biddle, David Wilkerson (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 4-8Publish date:2/3/2026Pages:32
Language:EnglishPublisher:Magination Press -- American Psychological AsISBN-13:9781433848872ISBN-10:1433848872UPC:9781433848872Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:African American & Black, Social ThemesBook Topic:Prejudice & RacismSize:9.10 x 9.20 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.7518Product ID:SCB8WB1SBJ

A mother's love. A son's light. A message the world needs to hear.

Every Black mother sees her son as brilliant, worthy, and full of promise. But as he grows, she worries the world may not always see him the same way. As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons is a touching picture book for kids ages 4-8 that reminds every Black boy he is loved, powerful, and enough just as he is.

With lyrical words and stunning illustrations, this inspiring story celebrates identity, resilience, and belonging. It's a meaningful book for families, classrooms, and story times that encourages self-love, confidence, and pride in who you are.

Key Features:

  • Affirming Story for Black Boys: Helps children build confidence, emotional awareness, and pride in their identity.
  • Beautifully Illustrated Picture Book: Warm, expressive art captures the love and hope between mother and child.
  • Conversation Starter: Includes an author's note with expert guidance for parents, caregivers, and educators.
  • Perfect Gift Book: Ideal for Mother's Day, birthdays, graduations, and Black History Month celebrations.
  • Trusted Publisher: From Magination Press, the children's imprint of the American Psychological Association, experts in child development and well-being.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Magination Press -- American Psychological AsISBN-13:9781433848872ISBN-10:1433848872UPC:9781433848872Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:African American & Black, Social ThemesBook Topic:Prejudice & RacismSize:9.10 x 9.20 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.7518Product ID:SCB8WB1SBJ
Wilkerson, David: - David Wilkerson's love for art, storytelling, and community led him to study animation at the Savannah College of Art & Design and to earn an MA from the Academy of Art University.Gordon Biddle, Kimberly a.: - Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle is a writer, emeritus professor of child and adolescent development, and lifetime lover of books. She lives with her husband, son, and a cat named Pumpkin.
Publisher: Magination Press -- American Psychological As

Contributor(s)

Kimberly a. Gordon Biddle, David Wilkerson (Illustrator)

Author

Kimberly a. Gordon Biddle

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