The Color of Play (Color Me Human) - Softcover

Howell, Nneka J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1736603302 ISBN 13: 9781736603307

Publisher: Ink'd Xpressions, 2021

Synopsis

Two second-graders share a special friendship and a superpower that they use together to make the world a better place-for all kids.A heartfelt new picture book combines delightful storytelling with an important message of diversity, acceptance, and friendship, a perfect offering in today's landscape. Jacob is a second-grader who loves his new family. His biological mom and dad went away when they couldn't take care of him anymore. He's the new kid at school, but his new best friend Andrew tells him it's cool that he's adopted. Author Nneka J. Howell explores the many differences in families, cultures, and friendships in her debut picture book, The Color of Play.Jacob and Andrew may not look alike, but together they share a special superpower: they can camouflage. That means to blend in. They camouflage together a lot. And they have each other's backs. That means they stick up for each other. Nneka J. Howell masterfully weaves an important story for all children and families that acknowledges realistic cultural differences and challenges the concept of color blindness in terms of race, while communicating that love and acceptance wins. She hopes that her storybook provokes healthy conversations in homes, classrooms, and libraries to bridge the divisive gap that exists in today's landscape regarding racial and cultural awareness. The Color of Play is her fourth published book and her debut children's book in a planned four-book series.

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About the Author

Nneka J. Howell was born in May of 1990. Although originally raised on the East side of Chicago, she spent a large amount of time on the south side and the surrounding suburbs. With passionate experience in writing short stories, and poetry for over twenty-five years, she has become one of the most influential women of her generation. In May of 2012, she graduated with her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois with distinction and honors in the department of Communication. Nneka obtained her Master's in Public Administration on May of 2014 from Governors State University. For her, writing is not a hobby, but a lifestyle. Nneka utilizes writing as an intellectual therapy and medicine. She uses her writing to advocate for change, empower, and acknowledge social issues in which many often silence. In 2014, Nneka became the founder of Ink'd Xpressions; a community-focused organization that speaks life via different methods of creativity. The Color of Play is Nneka's fourth publication, but first children's book. It is the first in its quartet series. The idea of serving and advocating for others is dear to her heart.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ink'd Xpressions
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1736603302
• ISBN 13: 9781736603307
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Junqueira Natalia
• Number of pages: 96