Sawyer Cloud

"A girl's Halloween tradition gets upended and she turns to her New York City neighbors to find other ways to celebrate"-- Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old Maya J. Jenkins has lots of questions, so she usually turns to her Wheel of Fortunes, a cardboard circle covered with the small slips of wisdom she's collected from fortune cookies. But when she has big questions about the recent changes with her friends and family, she starts to think they may be too much for her Wheel of Fortunes.

"A girl finds a mother cat and kittens on her family farm and learns to care for them while looking to find them a home"-- Provided by publisher.

Delphine Denise Debreaux loves everything about the New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration, especially riding bikes with her friends in the parade, but this year she is determined to win the prize for best float, with or without them. Includes notes about Mardi Gras and New Orleans.

Presents brief, illustrated profiles of six Black ballet dancers past and present, celebrating how they fought through adversity and followed their dreams--including Essie Marie Dorsey, Arthur Mitchell, Christian Holder, Dwight Rhoden, Michaela DePrince, and Misty Copeland.

"With colorful illustrations and a timeline, this introductory history of Juneteenth for kids details the evolution of the holiday commemorating the date the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom​. On June 19, 1865--more than two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation--the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. That day became a day of remembrance and celebration that changed and grew from...

Provides an inspirational picture book illustrating the lyrics of the popular song that shows children how they can share the light inside them by being kind to others and believing in themselves.

This book is a reminder to all mothers to stop and enjoy the bond we share with our children even when it is most challenging, like those days where all the baby wants is to be held. Despite longing for Dear Mama's embrace, Baby learns to defeat the big, bad daily nap time separation by joining Dear Mama in adventurous safari dreams inspired by Baby's stuffed giraffe pal, Raffie.--Amazon.com.

"With inspiring text by Today cohost Craig Melvin and warmth-filled illustrations by Sawyer Cloud, this is a tender and uplifting tribute to the special bonds between dads and sons. Through the ups and downs of life, no matter what: I'm proud to be your dad."-- Jacket

Dayo practices Hoodoo with her family. One Saturday, she wakes from an interesting dream about a yellow bird. What could it mean? She knows that it's up to her to figure it out. Over the course of the day, as Dayo and her family move through their daily rituals (mantras and affirmations included), the message sent from her Ancestors through her dream reveals itself. This celebration of spirituality (and heritage) highlights the rich history of Hoodoo...