King of the Classroom by Derrick Barnes
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone - and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can't wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he's up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm! And afterward, he can't wait to tell his proud parents all about his achievements - and then wake up to start another day. Newbery Honor-winning author Derrick Barnes's empowering story will give new kindergarteners a reassuring confidence boost, and Vanessa Brantley-Newton's illustrations exude joy.
'Text and visuals work together beautifully to generate excitement and confidence in children getting ready to enter kindergartenNecessary nourishment, infectiously joyous.' Publishers Weekly, starred review;‘Necessary nourishment, infectiously joyous.’ Kirkus, starred review;‘This is a king whose power comes from self respect and kindess toward all the members of his diverse classroom’ New York Times
Derrick Barnes is from Kansas City, MO. He is a graduate of Jackson State University with a BA degree in Marketing. He is the author of the critically acclaimed picture book CROWN: An Ode To The Fresh Cut which won a multitude of literay awards including a Newbery Honor, a Coretta Scott King Honor, and the 2018 Ezra Jack Keats Award, making it one of the most decorated picture books in the history of children's literature. He also wrote the bestselling chapter book series Ruby and the Booker Boys. Derrick owns the copy-writing company Say Word Creative Communications and created the popular blog Raising the Mighty, where he "chronicles the experience of bringing up four beautiful Black boys in America." He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and their four sons. Vanessa Brantley-Newton is a self-taught illustrator, doll maker, and crafter who studied fashion illustration at FIT and children's book illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York. She is the author and illustrator of Let Freedom Sing and Don't Let Auntie Mabel Bless the Table and has illustrated numerous children's books. Vanessa lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, daughter, and a very rambunctious cat named Stripes.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781912650378 |
| ISBN 10 | 1912650371 |
| Title | King of the Classroom |
| Author | Derrick Barnes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Scallywag Press |
| Year published | 2020-07-02 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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