Dear Black Boy
You will teach the world
How to shine brightly
Just by being yourself

Celebrate the imagination, hard work, laughter, and dreams of Black boys with this expressive, empowering text from poet and author Mahogany L. Browne. With vibrant illustrations from artist Sawyer Cloud, this picture book is perfect for honoring big milestones and finding joy in everyday momentsa heartwarming and jubilant love letter to Black boys everywhere.

Mahogany L. Browneis a poet, writer, organizer, and educator. She is the founder of Woke Baby Book Fair, an initiative for diverse childrens literature, and was the inaugural poet-in-residence at Lincoln Center. She has published several books of poetry and books for young readers includingA Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe,Chlorine Sky,Woke: A Young Poets Call to Justice,Woke Baby, andBlack Girl Magic. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Sawyer Cloudis a self-taught, freelance artist who loves sunny days and music. When she’s not drawing, you can find Sawyer singing out loud in her room and wearing her favorite fairy costume. She lives in Madagascar with her family and two pets, Arya the dog and Potter the cat.

• Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
• Publish Date: May 5, 2026
• Pages: 32
• Language: English
• Type: Hardback
• EAN/UPC: 9781250268037
• Dimensions: 10 in H | 10 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt
• BISAC Categories: Kids