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Elijah's Easter Suit

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Availability:In StockContributor:Brentom Jackson, Emmanuel Boateng (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 4-8Publish date:2024-01-23Pages:32
Language:EnglishPublisher:Doubleday Books for Young ReadersISBN-13:9780593649954ISBN-10:593649958UPC:9780593649954Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Holidays & Celebrations, People & Places, ReligiousBook Topic:Easter & Lent, United States, ChristianSize:11.00 x 8.80 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.8003Product ID:SCTWEZMGFF
In a story full of style, sass, and significance, a young boy goes on a quest for the perfect Easter church outfit, inspired by elders from his community. Along the way learns about the importance of Easter traditions to his family, his ancestors, and the Black church.

Elijah is on a mission to find the perfect church outfit for Easter. But when failed attempts at his town's stores leave Elijah disappointed, an important conversation with Deacon Brown and Mother Green about tradition, culture, and clothing gives him the courage to create his own Easter masterpiece: a patchwork of perfection that tells his story with style.

Families at Easter will appreciate seeing the themes of church and Black culture throughout Elijah's quest, in this sweet yet important story about a young boy's journey toward an understanding of those who came before him.

An afterword from the author delves into the traditions and culture of Black communities at Easter and the historical importance and significance of Easter clothing and style.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Doubleday Books for Young ReadersISBN-13:9780593649954ISBN-10:593649958UPC:9780593649954Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Holidays & Celebrations, People & Places, ReligiousBook Topic:Easter & Lent, United States, ChristianSize:11.00 x 8.80 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.8003Product ID:SCTWEZMGFF
BRENTOM JACKSON is a psychotherapist who writes about the universal lessons within Black American culture. His work reflects his hope for the future, where every child can see themselves in the pages of a book. Elijah's Easter Suit is his debut children's book. Brentom lives in Texas with his wife and son. Follow him on Instagram at @brentomjackson and on Twitter at @BrentomJackson.

EMMANUEL BOATENG is a Ghanaian self-taught artist, born and raised in the city of Kumasi in the Ashanti region. See his work on Instagram at @mind.of.el.
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers

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