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ABC That Could Be Me is an alphabet picture book written and illustrated to empower Black children across the world. This book champions Black excellence by showing kids they can be doctors, lawyers, the president, and so much more! Read about people like Paul R. William, the first Black architect, Marie Maynard Daly, the first Black chemist, and more who paved the way for the next generation to do great things in this world. This vibrant picture book will give children the confidence to dream big dreams, knowing that there's a whole alphabet who came before them!
About the author
Little Coleman is a debut writer and an advocate for People of Color. Little lives in Texas with her husband Amedeus, whom she woke up at two öclock am with this idea. He has been her motivator ever since that early morning shake up. They have three biological children (who want to be a judge, architect, and owner of an acting school respectively) and a very sweet foster kiddo!
ABC That Could Be Me is her first book. Her goal in life is to make children see how great they are and attach their faces to amazing careers that can change the world!
Lindsay Scott, born into an Asian American family, grew up in Plano, Texas with a curiosity for art and all its wonderful mysteries. She pursues her passion by studying Art & Illustration and Graphic Design at John Brown University. Little Coleman¿s
ABC That Could Be Me is Lindsay Scott's first book of illustrations.
Summary
A debut picture book sharing the great and varied history of Black Americans, A through Z.
Foreword
- Select events planned for US kids-centric bookstores and literary festivals, particularly Dallas/North Texas-area
- Print and digital publicity targeting Children’s trade publications, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Horn Book Review, and others
- Promotion at or events pitched for Children's Institute
- Review copies will be sent targeting all major print and digital literary media outlets, reviewers, and booksellers; additional copies available upon request
- Promotion on the publisher’s website (deepvellum.org), Twitter feed (@deepvellum), and Facebook page (/deepvellum); and publisher’s e-newsletter
