Author: Shanice Nicole
Illustrator: Kezna Dalz
ISBN: 9781999058838 (print)
ISBN: 9781998898138 (PDF)
- Hardcover, 32 pages
- Printed in Quebec
- Publication date: February 8, 2021
“A powerful, honest affirmation of belonging that is striking in its poeticism.”
—Shannon Ozirny, Quill & Quire, starred review
“The illustrations are colourful, vivid, and cheerful, reflecting the joy and hope of the text.”
—Roxy 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.”
—Barbara Yebuga, Huffington Post
“Dear Black Girls addresses its audience directly in the title. In a world where they’re often overlooked, Nicole wanted to put Black girls front and centre. She also wanted to send them some love.”
—T’Cha Dunlevy, Montreal Gazette
“Shanice Nicole’s first picture book, Dear Black Girls, just bursts with joy. Nicole’s 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 Girls begs to be read aloud.”
—Jeffery Canton, The Globe and Mail
“Dear Black Girls is a much-needed manifesto for these times, and the book I needed, though I didn’t 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.”
—Robyn Maynard, parent and author of Policing Black Lives
