Leslé Honoré

POET, CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR, SPEAKER, TEACHER, ACTIVIST

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My Brown Boy

Written by Leslé Honoré
Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo

✭ “Warmly, brilliantly welcoming—and not to be missed.” Kirkus Reviews, starred review

An affirming picture book that celebrates the brilliance and power of brown and Black boys to achieve their dreams, from poet and activist Leslé Honoré and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo.

My brown boy laughs like a song,
rhythm like rain, soft and strong.
He holds the power to be
so bold, so magically free.


Moving verse by poet and activist Leslé Honoré and exuberant art by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo come together in a joyful ode to the creativity, courage, and kindness of brown and Black boys. A companion title to Brown Girl, Brown Girl, this timeless picture book encourages young readers to be expansive, emotional, brilliant—whoever they want to be.

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BROWN GIRL, BROWN GIRL

Written by Leslé Honoré

Illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera

This powerful and hopeful picture book—inspired by the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris—celebrates brown and Black girls and is magnificently illustrated by a Caldecott Honor-winning artist.

Brown girl, brown girl, what did you see? 
A world that sees my skin before it sees me. 

Based on a viral poem by Blaxican poet and activist Leslé Honoré, and illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Cozbi A. Cabrera, this moving journey through the past, present, and future of brown and Black girls is a celebration of community, creativity, and joy—and offers a reminder of the history that inspires hope, and the hope that inspires activism.

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FIST & FIRE

POEMS That INSPIRE ACTION AND IGNITE PASSION

Written by Leslé Honoré

they are just words
until they ignite your soul
inspire your passion
help you remember
or make you forget
they are just words
until they make you feel
then they become
poetry

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