A celebration of Black babyhoodand a promise for the future by Sibert Honoree Traci N. Todd and Coretta Scott King Honoree Loveis Wise

An inspirational love letter from caregiver to a child,Hello, Beautifulis an intimate and uplifting depiction of love and courage. With its warmth and promise for a bold and confident future, it lyrically reminds children that they should take up space, follow their own unique paths, and find humanity in everyone around them and, most importantly, in themselvesbecausethatis beautiful.

Traci N. Toddis a Sibert Honor-winning author and book editor whose work focuses on Black culture and social justice. Her booksNina: A Story of Nina Simone, illustrated by Christian Robinson, andHolding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes, illustrated by Shannon Wright, both won the Coretta Scott King Honor. She lives, writes, and ponders in New York City.

Please visit her at TraciTodd.com or on Instagram @TraciNTodd.

Loveis Wiseis a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and illustrator. Their work has been featured in publications likeThe New Yorker,TIMEmagazine, andThe New York Times. They’ve illustrated several picture books, includingThe People Rememberby Ibi Zoboi, which won the Coretta Scott King Honor, andGirls on the Riseby Amanda Gorman, which was aNew York Timesbestseller. They live, draw, and dream in Los Angeles.

Please visit them at LoveisWise.com or on Instagram @LoveisWiseIllu.

• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Publish Date: April 07, 2026
• Pages: 32
• Language: English
• Type: Hardback
• EAN/UPC: 9780593352984
• Dimensions: 10.0 X 8.0 X 0.0 inches | 0.75 pounds
• BISAC Categories: Kids