{"product_id":"for-beautiful-black-boys-who-believe-in-a-better-world-9781947888081","title":"For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2020 Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Top Ten Selection of the 2021 In the Margins Book Awards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Texas Institute of Letters 2021 Finalist for Best Picture Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2021 Winner of the Wilbur Award for Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Picture Book Discovery Prize Winner for the 2020 Writers' League of Texas Book Awards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dad, what happened?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Why are they shooting?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What is this vigil for?\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shootings keep coming, and so do Jeremiah's questions. Dad doesn't have easy answers, but that doesn't mean he won't talk about it--or that he won't act. But what if Jeremiah doesn't want to talk anymore? None of it makes sense, and he's just a kid. Even if he wants to believe in a better world, is there anything he can do about it? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by real-life events, this honest, intimate look at one family's response to racism and gun violence includes a discussion guide created by the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, a multicultural center and museum committed to promoting respect, hope, and understanding. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA portion of the publisher's sales proceeds will be donated to nonprofit organizations that facilitate the empowerment of Black communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorris, Keisha:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeisha Morris\u003c\/strong\u003e grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, studied illustration in New York City, and now tells stories through pictures and words in Reno, Nevada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWaters, Michael W.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael W. Waters\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning author, activist, professor, and pastor. His picture book \u003cem\u003eFor Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Keisha Morris, won the 2020 Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice and was named a Must-Read Book about Race by \u003cem\u003eEssence\u003c\/em\u003e. A sought-after speaker, he is a frequent commentator for major media outlets and has been honored for his work in peace and justice. Michael W. Waters lives in Dallas, Texas. For more information, visit www.michaelwwaters.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flyaway Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50627601531154,"sku":"9781947888081","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7faf30ed-38c5-458c-9949-80b06f0feccc.jpg?v=1732677934","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/for-beautiful-black-boys-who-believe-in-a-better-world-9781947888081","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}