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Learn the days of the week with Sebastian and meet his extended family of neighbors!

Growing up in a predominantly African-American community in Washington, DC, Sarah Ivey understands the importance of having the support of a village. She was raised by an extended family of neighbors, teachers, and friends of the family. Now, as a college student and the mother of three children--Katherine, James, and Christina--Sarah continues to depend upon her village. She currently attends the University of Maryland Global Campus where she is completing her degree in cybersecurity. This is her first book. She hopes that by writing about community, it will encourage people to love and support one another.

Sholachauntel Shoda is a recent graduate of Trinity Washington University and the mother of a 4-year-old boy named Sebastian. She is a Washington, DC native and is currently pursuing a masters in Black Studies at Morgan State University. This is her first book. Shola wrote this book to depict the early years of being a teen mother, raising her son with the help of her community.

Tayla Brawner is a recent graduate of Trinity Washington University and the mother of two beautiful daughters, Madison and Chloe. She was raised alongside her two brothers, Tyler and Treavon, by her grandparents, Jeanette and Bennie. They impressed upon her the importance of community love, and she wanted to share that in her first children's book.

Jordyn Flood is a student at Virginia Commonwealth University currently working as an illustrator and character designer. She loves designing awkward, funky characters and developing stories that make people laugh, cry, and simply relate. When her face isn't buried in a sketchbook, you can find her obsessing over mac and cheese and shedding a few tears over a good 90s rom-com. With the backing of her parents and two brothers, she aspires to continue producing work that uplifts the next generation of artists and storytellers. You can view more of her work at jordynflood.