"I felt and feel a bit weird that grief has shaped so much of my work, even though it actually makes sense. In a global community where Black women especially are lauded for resilience, making room for grief was also me making room for rest, for imagining a space to express my grief openly, which is so rarely afforded to many folks, including children. It even made space for humor."-
[Image description: To the right, a headshot of author Breanna McDaniel, a Black woman. To the left, artwork of people holding up signs with phrases like “Black Lives Matter” and “Love Your Neighbor,” excerpted from Breanna’s picture book HANDS UP!, illustrated by Shane W. Evans]
(Source: slj.com)
