Eight year old Ruby Marigold Booker uses her style, charisma, talent, and all out girl power to make it in a household full of boys. But these aren’t just any boys; her brothers (Tyner, Ro, and Marcellus) are Hope Road Academy’s and Chill Brook Avenue’s famous Booker Boys. She’ll do whatever it takes to get out of their shadows and make a name for her self.This colorful and rhythmic new series in children’s lit is all about the love and support of family and community. Ruby finds the strength and confidence to overcome any obstacle and accomplish everything she sets her mind to.New Ruby books are scheduled to be released every three months!
(Excerpt from derrickbarnes.com)
These books are from the creative mind of Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton. This series is sure to follow in the footsteps of the Willimena series by Valerie Wilson Wesley. There aren't many books marketed to young black children especially with illustrations that look like them. Be sure to support this series and Mr. Barnes.
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I'll have to keep an eye out for this book, I really need to read to my daughter more.
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