Michael W. Waters is an award-winning author, activist, professor,
and pastor. His picture book For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe
in a Better World, illustrated by Keisha Morris, won the 2020
Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice and was
named a Must-Read Book about Race by Essence. A sought-after
speaker, he is a frequent commentator for major media outlets and
has been honored for his work in peace and justice. Michael W.
Waters lives in Dallas, Texas. For more information, visit
www.michaelwwaters.com.
Keisha Morris grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, studied
illustration in New York City, and now tells stories through
pictures and words in Reno, Nevada.
"A wonderfully entertaining and original picture book."—Midwest
Book Review
"Tackles with frankness a sensitive and uncomfortable subject . . .
An open invitation to adults to engage children about racism."
—Friends Journal
"Uses a narrative structure to convey both the gravity of this
collective trauma and the unrelenting nature of racism in
America."—The Englewood Review of Books
"The book breaks down what is happening in our country without
watering down the seriousness of racism…its words and illustrations
embody a sensitivity that young children need." —Christian
Century
"There's a candor here that’s not always found in picture book
treatments of social issues and racism, and the specificity mirrors
conversations likely held in many households." —Bulletin of the
Center for Children's Books
"Understandable and relatable, this timely book shows social
justice issues and gives readers action steps and
hope."—Imagination Soup
Named a "Must-Read Book About Race" by Essence
"Jeremiah's reactions serve as a starting point for facilitating
discussions about racism and violence against Black people."
—Publishers Weekly
"Essential reading...touches on the deaths of Trayvon Martin,
Jordan Edwards, and more, but manages to end on a hopeful note,
providing a gentle way of broaching the topic with kids."—D
Magazine
Named "Book Cover of the Month" by the Christian Century
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