Glow by Forman, Ruth

A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to the beautiful light of African American boys.

I shine night too
smooth brown
glow skin

This simple, playful, and elegant board book stars a young boy who joyfully celebrates his dark skin with a bright moon at the end of a perfect day.

Author: Ruth Forman
Publisher: Little Simon
Published: 05/04/2021
Pages: 26
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 6.40h x 6.00w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781534446335
Audience: Baby-Preschool

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/14/2021 pg. 1

About the Author
Ruth Forman is the author of bestselling children's books Curls, Glow, Bloom, Ours, One, and Like So, as well as award-winning poetry collections We Are the Young Magicians and Renaissance.

Geneva Bowers is a self-taught illustrator based in western North Carolina. She's illustrated children's books The Dragon Thief, Beyoncé Shine Your Light, and Curls, among others. Geneva's work has won the 2018 Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist and a 2018 BSFA Award nomination. She loves manipulating color and adding whimsy with a touch of realism and calm. Visit her online at GenevaB.com.