{"product_id":"you-are-my-favorite-color-hardcover","title":"You Are My Favorite Color - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGillian Sze\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNina Mata\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lyrical story of parental love that celebrates and takes pride in the many shades of brown skin. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eI Am Enough\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHey Black Child\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHair Love, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOur Skin\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen you ask me why your skin is brown, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI will tell you that you are my favorite color.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI will say that your skin was decided long, long ago.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTime was just waiting for you.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo begins a mother's celebration of her children's brown skin, told through warm and vivid poetry. With sweeping descriptions of what brown skin means--it is the brawny bear whose paws know the ground of its home, the sequoia tree that reaches up and touches the sun, the glossy shell of roasted chestnuts--this is a book that empowers as it embraces, and that reminds young readers that they have shades of color that only they can discover and express. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith beautiful, lyrical text by powerhouse poet Gillian Sze and vibrant, engaging art by illustrator Nina Mata, the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator of LeBron James's \u003ci\u003eI Promise\u003c\/i\u003e, this is more than a story of love--it is a song that rings out for brown kids everywhere. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eYou Are My Favorite Color\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is a sweet, languorous celebration of brown skin in all its infinite shades and of multiracial, multifaceted families. Lovely.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian Sze\u003c\/b\u003e (she\/her) is the author of multiple poetry collections, as well as books for children, including \u003ci\u003eMy Love for You Is Always\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Michelle Lee, and \u003ci\u003eThe Night is Deep and Wide\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Sue Todd. She studied creative writing at Concordia University and received a PhD in études anglaises from Université de Montréal. Originally from Winnipeg, Gillian now lives with her family in Montreal, where she teaches creative writing and literature. You can find Gillian online at gilliansze.com and follow her on Twitter and Instagram @gilliansze. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNina Mata\u003c\/b\u003e (she\/her) is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator who received her degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She has illustrated many books, including American gymnast Laurie Hernandez's \u003ci\u003eShe's Got This\u003c\/i\u003e, NBA superstar LeBron James's \u003ci\u003eI Promise\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Ty's Travels I Can Read series. Nina currently lives in New Jersey with her husband, their daughter, and Tabitha, their cat. You can find her online at ninamata.com or follow her on Twitter @msbeautifique and on Instagram @ninamataart.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.6 x 8.3 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 June 07, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766796058912,"sku":"9780593203101","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/43e5f8198c9ec35c617c551b393c3092.webp?v=1780299114","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/you-are-my-favorite-color-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}