“A powerful, honest affirmation of belonging that is striking in its poeticism.”
āShannon Ozirny, Quill & Quire, starred review
“The illustrations are colourful, vivid, and cheerful, reflecting the joy and hope of the text.”
āRoxy Garstad, CM: Canadian Review of Materials, Highly Recommended
“A love letter to Black girls everywhere, the beautiful poetry and illustrations in this book are a celebration of Black girl magic.”
āBarbara Yebuga, Huffington Post
“Dear Black Girls addresses its audience directly in the title. In a world where theyāre often overlooked, Nicole wanted to put Black girls front and centre. She also wanted to send them some love.”
āTāCha Dunlevy,Ā Montreal Gazette
āShanice Nicoleās first picture book,Ā Dear Black Girls,Ā just bursts with joy. Nicoleās bold and powerful poem, illustrated by equally powerful paintings by Kezna Dalz is a vibrant honour song that celebrates the uniqueness of Black girls. Originally written as a spoken word piece, Dear Black GirlsĀ begs to be read aloud.ā
āJeffery Canton, The Globe and Mail
“Dear Black Girls is a much-needed manifesto for these times, and the book I needed, though I didnāt know it, when I was a girl myself. Honest, beautifully illustrated and poignant, this book stands to improve any shelf that it finds a home on.”
āRobyn Maynard, parent and author of Policing Black Lives
Author: Shanice Nicole
Illustrator: Kezna Dalz