Black Boy, Take Flight

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Dear Black BoyYou will teach the worldHow to shine brightlyJust by being yourselfCelebrate the imagination, hard work, laughter, and dreams of Black boys with this expressive, empo wering text from poet and author Mahogany L. Browne. With vibrant illustrations from artist Sawyer Cloud, this picture book is perfect for honoring big milestones and finding joy in everyday moments—a heartwarming and jubilant love letter to Black boys everywhere. Mahogany L. Browne is a poet, writer, organizer, and educator. She is the founder of Woke Baby Book Fair, an initiative for diverse children’s literature, and was the inaugural poet-in-residence at Lincoln Center. She has published several books of poetry and books for young readers including A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe, Chlorine Sky, Woke: A Young Poet’s Call to Justice, Woke Baby, and Black Girl Magic. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Sawyer Cloud is a self-taught, freelance artist who loves sunny days and music. When she's not drawing, you can find Sawyer singing out loud in her room and wearing her favorite fairy costume. She lives in Madagascar with her family and two pets, Arya the dog and Potter the cat. Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Publish Date: May 5, 2026 Pages: 32 Language: English Type: Hardback EAN/UPC: 9781250268037 Dimensions: 10 in H | 10 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt BISAC Categories: Kids Show more