Clarke, Maxine Beneba

A child living in a mud house in a village on the edge of a forbidding desert teams up with her brothers to build a creative bicycle from everyday items and embarks on an adventure filled with laughter and bumpy rides over sand hills.

"Sometimes you go for clothes that are comfy-careless or just-blend-in fine. Or maybe you're in the mood for something more chic-a-bam! Lipstick that shimmers. Knee-high boots for steppin' out on the town. Fancy-frolic in feathers. Whatever you wear, find something you love and fast--make it your thing. Wear your wardrobe however--chic-a-boom! You're a fashionista! Alive with bold, vibrant, minimalist illustrations, Maxine Beneba Clarke's freeform text celebrates the joy of expressing yourself through fashion"--Provided by publisher.

"From birth to the end of school, in joy and in sorrow, on the trumpet and the djembe, at home and in the community, a Black child's parent explain why Black Lives Matter" -- Jacket flap.

A girl explains how she built a bike from found items with her brothers.