Rowena feels like her family is a frayed string of lights that someone needs to fix with electrical tape

the Coretta Scott King Author Award

With 7 different smiling characters to find

and now with her Learn Manga with Misako series of books

following the immensely popular social justice board books A is for Activist and Counting on Community

Double Bass Blues Anoosha Syed Rowena feels like her familyA Caldecott Honor Book! A joyous celebration of family, community, and the unifying power of music, perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street. Nic is an aspiring musician whose life spans two different worlds his suburban school where he wows his friends in orchestra, and the busy city streets of his home where he's jostled by the crowd. Nic makes his way home from a busy day at school with a double bass on his back, the symphony of his