BLACK BOY JOY, written by Charlitta Crowder Hatch and illustrated by Savaan Wallace, is an expansive story depicting the bond of a mother  and son through the eyes of the mother. As her son grows from birth to  college, experiencing highs and lows, trying new things, and all that’s in between, the mother’s love remains constant and reassuring to her son.  BLACK BOY JOY is a keepsake that can be used for all mothers to  treasure and pen a reaffirming note to their sons that they can hold  onto for a lifetime. Find this book on Amazon

Bright Eyes, Brown Skin written by Cheryl Willis Hudson and illustrated by George Ford is the story of four children who feel good about who they are and how they look and enjoy the activities of a typical day at school, happy and brimming with  confidence and self-esteem. Find this book on Amazon

I Am Every Good Thing, written by Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Gordon C. James, features a   confident Black narrator who is proud of everything that  makes him who he is. He’s got big plans, and no doubt he’ll see them  through–as he’s creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good  friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times  he’s afraid, because he’s so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells  you–and shows you–who they are. There are superheroes in our midst! Find this book on Amazon.

Stay tuned for details about our newest offering for our  scholars – Freedom Read Alouds!

Mrs. Dara-Lynn is a wife, mother, and librarian. She’s proud to have served as a Freedom Readers tutors in Myrtle Beach when she was a student at Coastal Carolina University. We’re so excited to welcome her and her Freedom Read Alouds to the FR National Team.