{"product_id":"black-gold-hardcover","title":"Black Gold - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura Obuobi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLondon Ladd\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Obuobi pens an origin story that's at once earthly and impressively cosmic, an ethereal children's debut that centers a Black child's beginnings.\" --Publishers Weekly (starred review) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lyrical, empowering, and inspiring. An affirmation of the miracle each individual is.\" --Yamile Saied Méndez, author of Where Are You From? and What Will You Be?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lyrical picture book is a joyous, poetic, celebration of Black children and a reminder of the Universe's unconditional love in stunning verse and captivating collage. Perfect for fans of Sulwe!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the Universe decides to create a child, she draws from the earth--rich, dark, and full of everything that gives life, including eyes like black star sapphires and full lips to speak the truth. With help from the Sun and the Moon, they create a child of the Universe: beautiful, powerful, and boundless with the brilliance of Black Gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura Obuobi's empowering, whimsical text and London Ladd's lustrous, captivating illustrations will inspire children to love themselves exactly as they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Bank Street College of Education's Children's Book Committee's Best Children's Books of the Year (2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Bank Street Books Best Children's Book of the Year for ages 5-9 in Family\/School\/Community Fiction and noted for outstanding merit (2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when the Universe makes a child from the richest parts of itself?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlack Joy Book for Children: \u003c\/b\u003e A joyful and affirming origin story that celebrates a Black child's beginnings as a cosmic miracle, drawn from the rich, dark earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfidence Building for Kids: \u003c\/b\u003e An empowering message for kids ages 4-8, reminding them they were created with eyes like star sapphires and lips to speak their truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Lyrical Bedtime Story: \u003c\/b\u003e With stunning verse and gentle rhythm, this read-aloud is perfect for lulling a child to sleep feeling kissed by the Sun and cradled by the Moon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCelebrating Individuality: \u003c\/b\u003e A beautiful reminder that every child is a unique and beloved child of the Universe, powerful and boundless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.6 x 10.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 11, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43628781994073,"sku":"9780063015760","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6465\/9545\/files\/tKmb46dxjh9780063015760.webp?v=1784022353","url":"https:\/\/warrenssanctuaryofthemind.myshopify.com\/de\/products\/black-gold-hardcover","provider":"Warren's sanctuary of the mind","version":"1.0","type":"link"}