Black Woman owned book press needs your help to release 3rd children's book

The Turtle With An Afro is the first modern animal character whose experience AND likeness represent Black culture. We know that representation in children’s books and media is important, but it’s just as crucial to have diversity across those representations!

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"So much love and pride oozes from the pages"

Diversity in Children's Books

According to the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC), in 2019 just 12% of books centered Black human characters. By comparison, animal characters were featured in 29% , and 42 % had white protagonists. "Taken together, books about white children, talking bears, trucks, monsters, potatoes, etc. represent nearly three quarters of children’s and young adult books published in 2019.”

The bottom line? We need diverse animal books, too. The Turtle With An Afro series helps to fill this void.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

In this second book in the TWA series, The Turtle With An Afro: A Star is Born, Turtle faces a new challenge- performing at the school talent show. Turtle is a spunky youngster who loves overcoming challenges, always rocking her kinky, coily Afro! To get caught up on the series, check out this animated version of the first book, The Turtle With An Afro.

Representation Matters: Help bring this book to the world..

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Secure your copy today and support independent, #OwnVoices Black literature. Your donation will be used for book development, printing, and shipping costs.

$10.00+ : I don't need a book-but I must support!
$25.00+ : A softcover book.
$60.00+ : A hardcover book and a sticker pack.
$100.00+ : 2 softcovers donated to BESA (a charitable organization), 1 for you.
$250+ : 3 hardcovers donated to BESA, 1 for you.
$500.00+ : Virtual Author Visit and 3 hardcover books for you.

ABOUT DAYDREAMERS PRESS

Daydreamers Press is a small, Black woman owned business with a focus on curating books, media, and related programming, especially for children. Its existence is a part of the legacy of Black storytelling, art, and advocacy for representation and justice. We publish content that highlights perspectives and knowledges of multicultural communities. Founder Carlotta Penn is a writer and educator who holds a doctorate in multicultural education.

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