Hooks, Bell

A girl who is Girlpie to her mama and Honey Bun Chocolate Dewdrop to her daddy savors the warmth and love of her family.

Presents a celebration of being a boy, in syncopated, rhythmic text, and color illustrations, capturing the essence of children jumping, running, and playing.

An memoir of the author's childhood as a young African-American female on her way to becoming a writer.

Rhythmic text exposes a bad mood on the prowl, and advises the reader not to hide, but to let those feelings be.

Children note that skin color is not as important as what is inside a person for determing who a person really is.

Offers strategies to help teachers educate students and parents on the importance of community and encourage them to embrace the values that motivate progressive social change.