{"product_id":"shades-of-black-a-celebration-of-our-children-board-book","title":"Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSandra L. Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMyles C. Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe best-selling picture book is now available as a board book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI am Black \/ I am Unique \/ I am the creamy white frost in vanilla ice cream \/ and the milky smooth brown in a chocolate bar...Using simple poetic language and stunning photographs, Sandra and Myles Pinkney have created a remarkable book of affirmation for African-American children. Photographic portraits and striking descriptions of varied skin tones, hair texture, and eye color convey a strong sense of pride in a unique heritage. A joyous celebration of the rich diversity among African-Americans.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandra Pinkney, along with her husband Myles, is the creator of the NAACP Image Award winning \u003ci\u003eShades of Black\u003c\/i\u003e, along with \u003ci\u003eA Rainbow All Around Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRead and Rise, \u003c\/i\u003ea collaboration with the National Urban League.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach title was created in a dazzling multicultural photo essay style. They show the diversity of skin color and other characteristics of African American children, and feature appearances by their own children, Myles (\"Leon\"), Charnelle-Rene and Rashad. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandra received her CDA in Early Childhood Development from Washington, and went on to become the owner and director of a daycare in Poughkeepsie, New York. She is also actively involved in the organizations, which aim to help the development and enrichment of young children, including the New York Association of Early Childhood, and the National Black Child Development Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyles and Sandra Pinkney live in Poughkeepsie, New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyles Pinkney, along with his wife Sandra Pinkney, is the creator of the NAACP Image Award winning \u003ci\u003eShades of Black\u003c\/i\u003e, along with \u003ci\u003eA Rainbow All Around Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRead and Rise, \u003c\/i\u003ea collaboration with the National Urban League.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyles illustrated each title in a dazzling multicultural photo essay style. They show the diversity of skin color and other characteristics of African American children, and feature appearances by their own children, Myles (\"Leon\"), Charnelle-Rene and Rashad. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyles Pinkney is a free-lance photographer who, in addition to collaborating with his wife, has illustrated books by celebrated children's author, Nikki Grimes. Myles graduated from Marist College with a BA in communications; however he has been studying photography since he was a child. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyles and Sandra Pinkney live in Poughkeepsie, New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 5.1 x 6.22 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762075959584,"sku":"9780439802512","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/93d976cf89c2676101a6bac76c98217a.webp?v=1780216556","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/shades-of-black-a-celebration-of-our-children-board-book","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}