My Afro is a Rising Sun illustrator-Dawn Davidson The effect Denslow achieved is

The effect Denslow achieved is a mesmerizing vision of Oz

Baloney and friends will have newly independent readers giggling their way through more day-to-day adventures in the second book of this pitch-perfect graphic novel series

but he was not treated as an equal—his brothers and sisters looked down at him for his lame leg

No danger required

but all he can read is Baa

My Afro is a Rising Sun illustrator-Dawn Davidson The effect Denslow achieved is*Signed Bookplates!* For fans of Matt de la Pena and Grace Byers, My Afro Is a Rising Sun is a dazzling picture book inviting BIPOC children to fully express themselves, celebrate their Blackness, and embrace their ancestry. Black afros are more than just afros. They are a symbol of Black joy. They remind us to embrace our identity, cherish our culture, and remember our heritage. This stunning picture book is an ode to Black hair and a reminder to all