Waiting to Welcome A New Baby Story from West Africa Board Books This book champions Black excellence

This book champions Black excellence by showing kids they can be doctors

building self-confidence

He is brave and clever and always tries to do the right thing—even though he rarely gets the credit for it

From an NYT bestselling author comes the first in an illustrated middle grade series about a Panamanian American girl who uses humor and a little mischief to navigate her best friend moving away and her sister’s overbearing and all-consuming quince preparations

even when you least expect it

Waiting to Welcome A New Baby Story from West Africa Board Books This book champions Black excellenceReaders are invited to a joyous cultural celebration full of delicious food, laughter, and love in Samantha Cleaver and Reuben Nantogmahs charming picture book, adorably brought to life by debut illustrator Bri Marie McNish. In Ghana and some other west African countries, when a baby is born, the extended family prepares for a whole week to welcome the little one at a celebration called an outdooring. Andani can't wait to meet her new baby cousin, but