Me and My Mama: Celebrate Black Joy and Family Love

A beautiful love letter to everyday moments that celebrates the bond between mother and child, emotional security, and the radiant joy of Black family life.

From 2025–2026 Young People’s Poet Laureate and Coretta Scott King Award winner Carole Boston Weatherford comes a lyrical board book that transforms life’s simplest moments into cherished memories.

Whether sliding at the park, building blanket forts, or making wishes on dandelion puffs, every shared adventure with Mama is filled with love, laughter, and wonder. Told in soothing rhyme and brought to life with vibrant, inclusive illustrations, this heartwarming story celebrates the comfort, playfulness, and togetherness that strengthen family bonds.

Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and the adults who love them, this delightful board book makes a thoughtful gift for baby showers, birthdays, Mother’s Day, and other special occasions. Its gentle storytelling and affirming illustrations encourage emotional growth, joyful connection, and lasting memories.