M Is for Melanin: A Celebration of the Black Child Cover:Hardcover upbeat text and Cathy Ann

upbeat text and Cathy Ann Johnson's lush artwork make My Nana and Me the perfect book to share

Ona made the bold and brave decision to flee to the north

and others were rounded up and arrested

But as the season grows colder

covers it all in this rich and rhythmic account of a singular life

M Is for Melanin: A Celebration of the Black Child Cover:Hardcover upbeat text and Cathy Ann"Contagiously upbeat, joyful, and positive . . . [C]herish this book." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "A must have for any library that is in need of books with positive representation for and about black children, as there is no other alphabet book quite like this one." School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW " A necessary, uplifting volume that celebrates 'black girl magic' and 'black boy joy.'" Publishers Weekly M Is for Melanin is an empowering