Bros
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
A celebration of childhood from an award-winning author, this upbeat day-in-the-life of a bunch of friends was inspired by the #BlackBoyJoy meme that spurred a movement. From sunrise to sunset, a group of young Black boys joyously spend the day together as they live their best lives freely in their community. With confidence and a touch of swag, these friends do everything with one another: build a time machine, tend to the community garden, roleplay in the park, read, take a group selfie, and play basketball. With simple, spare text from celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and colorful, playful art from Reggie Brown capturing the pleasures of boyhood and friendship, Bros affirms the truth that Black boys deserve and are worthy of a childhood full of joy and free of risk, just as much as anyone. Timely and buoyant, it’s a story sure to be enjoyed by anyone who knows what it is to be surrounded by friends with a day of adventure ahead of you.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Using spare rhyming lines, Boston Weatherford pens an engaging, affirmation-filled ode in this communally focused picture book inspired by the #BlackBoyJoy meme. As the pages open with a rising sun ("Bros glow"), a child and a dog walk to a playground to meet up with a growing number of friends ("We grow"). Brown's vivid digital art depicts the three with enthusiasm to spare on the playground, where they're soon joined by another two, the group shown with varied abilities, body types, and skin tones. The five kids "stride... ride... laugh... craft... cry... smile," and truly delight in each other's company. Turning pages show the day progressing, as the group takes a selfie ("We style"), tends to the community garden ("Bros dare. We care"), and chooses titles at a local library ("We lead. We read") before heading to a basketball court. A closing shot spotlights the group's affection and confidence, compelling readers to "RECOGNIZE!" the significance of brotherhood and friendship. Ages 4–8.
