Dear Black Boy

An inspirational picture book rich in sports metaphor, Dear Black Boy is a letter of encouragement to boys of colour.

About the author

Martellus Bennett is a maker and master world builder who has dedicated his life to the liberation of the Black imagination. The Super Bowl Champion’s creativity knows no boundaries. As a writer, animator, film director, educator, political cartoonist, game designer, and architect, his dedication to his craftsmanship is a testimony to the magnificent possibilities of the Black imagination when it works outside of the constructs of societal beliefs. 
Working under the moniker MR. TOMONOSHi! he continues to prove that the world is beautiful when the Black Boy dreams and that with the right preparation and empowered imagination every Black Boy can win. 

Summary

An inspirational picture book rich in sports metaphor, Dear Black Boy is a letter of encouragement to boys of colour.

Product details

• Authors: Martellus Bennett
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 6
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.01.2025
• EAN: 9780711297074
• ISBN: 978-0-7112-9707-4
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Picture storybooks, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Activism & Social Justice, Relating to African American / Black American people, Relating to people of the African diasporas / heritage, JUVENILE FICTION / African American & Black