"In My Mosque" is a picture book created to spread joy and counter tragedy! After reading it, I could tell there was a deep story and inspiration behind this book. Therefore, I reached out to M.O. Yuksel to see if she would be interested in an interview. And, luckily, she said yes! Check out our interview below.
Rest in Power, John Lewis: Continuing His Legacy Through His Words and Books
Thank you, Congressman John Lewis, for your service, your legend, and your legacy! You will live on through not only your words and actions, but the community you served and the world you inspired. We take a look at the books John Lewis leaves behind.
Embracing Diversity & Intersectionality: An Interview with CM Harris
CM Harris's book explores diversity, identity, and intersectionality. Check out our interview with her as we discuss these topics!
Mirror Making: A Conversation with Daria Peoples-Riley
When I finally got my hands on Daria Peoples-Riley's book, I was instantly captivated by her illustrations: Wow, just wow. I felt like I was right next to the main character, walking through a well-loved community. I just had to feature this book and author-illustrator on Colorful Pages! Luckily, when I reached out, Daria agreed to do an interview to discuss her own story and latest picture book.
Rest in Power, Toni Morrison
A tribute to one of the greatest minds in American literature and diverse books, Toni Morrison.
An Interview with Samuel Narh: Strong Identity, Diverse Books, & “Maisie’s Scrapbook”
I was also able to interview Samuel about his background, his experiences as an author, and Maisie’s Scrapbook. I hope you enjoy the ideas and thoughts of this great author as much as I have.
An Interview with Lee Cataluna: Ordinary ‘Ohana and Real Inspiration
Meet Lee Cataluna, author of "Ordinary 'Ohana", a diverse picture book depicting a Hawaiian family. Read our interview to hear about her inspiration for the book, see early mockups of the illustrations, and learn more about this brilliant author!
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