{"product_id":"9780063015760","title":"Black Gold","description":"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Obuobi pens an origin story that's at once earthly and impressively cosmic, an ethereal children's debut that centers a Black child's beginnings.\" --Publishers Weekly (starred review) \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Lyrical, empowering, and inspiring. An affirmation of the miracle each individual is.\" --Yamile Saied Méndez, author of Where Are You From and What Will You Be\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis lyrical picture book is a joyous, poetic, celebration of Black children and a reminder of the Universe's unconditional love in stunning verse and captivating collage. Perfect for fans of Sulwe!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the Universe decides to create a child, she draws from the earth--rich, dark, and full of everything that gives life, including eyes like black star sapphires and full lips to speak the truth. With help from the Sun and the Moon, they create a child of the Universe: beautiful, powerful, and boundless with the brilliance of Black Gold. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaura Obuobi's empowering, whimsical text and London Ladd's lustrous, captivating illustrations will inspire children to love themselves exactly as they are.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Bank Street College of Education's Children's Book Committee's Best Children's Books of the Year (2023)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Bank Street Books Best Children's Book of the Year for ages 5-9 in Family\/School\/Community Fiction and noted for outstanding merit (2023)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356001095852,"sku":"9780063015760","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/11361703482210.jpg?v=1781631205","url":"https:\/\/giftshop.carlemuseum.org\/products\/9780063015760","provider":"The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}