Six years ago today. Getting my first chemotherapy infusion. Finding humor in the pain of stage 4 colon cancer. How to Be an Antiracist taking shape in the laptop. The highly anticipated #Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston is nearing publication in less than four months. If someone would have told me on that day that six years later I would be coming out with an adaptation of Barracoon for kids ages 8 and up, then I would not have believed them. I did not think I would be living in six years. I did not write books for kids. I could not have imagined being granted such an important opportunity. Just a PSA to say, we never know what improbable gift the future is holding for us. I only pray on this day and every day that my best friend and partner, Sadiqa, who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, will also receive the improbable gifts of surviving and thriving. And six years from now, she is coming out with a fulfilling project that she never thought was possible. 🫶🏿
Six years ago today. Getting my first chemotherapy infusion. Finding humor in the pain of stage 4 colon cancer. How to Be an Antiracist taking shape in the laptop. The highly anticipated #Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston is nearing publication in less than four months. If someone would have told me on that day that six years later I would be coming out with an adaptation of Barracoon for kids ages 8 and up, then I would not have believed them. I did not think I would be living in six years. I did not write books for kids. I could not have imagined being granted such an important opportunity. Just a PSA to say, we never know what improbable gift the future is holding for us. I only pray on this day and every day that my best friend and partner, Sadiqa, who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, will also receive the improbable gifts of surviving and thriving. And six years from now, she is coming out with a fulfilling project that she never thought was possible. 🫶🏿
Six years ago today. Getting my first chemotherapy infusion. Finding humor in the pain of stage 4 colon cancer. How to Be an Antiracist taking shape in the laptop. The highly anticipated #Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston is nearing publication in less than four months. If someone would have told me on that day that six years later I would be coming out with an adaptation of Barracoon for kids ages 8 and up, then I would not have believed them. I did not think I would be living in six years. I did not write books for kids. I could not have imagined being granted such an important opportunity. Just a PSA to say, we never know what improbable gift the future is holding for us. I only pray on this day and every day that my best friend and partner, Sadiqa, who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, will also receive the improbable gifts of surviving and thriving. And six years from now, she is coming out with a fulfilling project that she never thought was possible. 🫶🏿
From @democracynow • The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent genocide in Gaza. The World Court announced it has jurisdiction over the case brought by South Africa and dismissed Israel’s bid to throw it out. The court says Israel must punish any incitement to genocide and ensure its military doesn’t break the Genocide Convention. This is not a call to stop military attacks but an order to adhere to the convention on genocide. The interim verdict is a major blow to Israel and the US which have undermined the case despite overwhelming evidence presented by South Africa. The court will not rule today on whether Israel has committed genocide; that verdict could take years. For more on this story, tune into democracynow.org.
When I adapted Zora Neale Hurston’s #Barracoon for kids, I wanted it to read like a grandparent sharing their difficult life story with care and love to their grandchild. 📸 Cudjo Lewis, the subject of #Barracoon, with his great granddaughters. c. 1927. Order in bio link. 🙏🏾
When I adapted Zora Neale Hurston’s #Barracoon for kids, I wanted it to read like a grandparent sharing their difficult life story with care and love to their grandchild. 📸 Cudjo Lewis, the subject of #Barracoon, with his great granddaughters. c. 1927. Order in bio link. 🙏🏾
Too cute and funny, and 🖤 seeing parents reading together with their kids! • From @bolde_books • 🖤When your mom is a book influencer… 1. Yes! He knows Tuesdays are the most important days of the week. 2. Yes we’re both reading: Barracoon – The Story of the Last “Black Cargo” by Zora Neale Hurston Barracoon – Adapted for Young Readers by Zora Neale Hurston & Ibram X. Kendi 3. Yes! To earn money he has to read books 4. Yes! I promised him if you make this video go viral, he’ll get a bigger allowance this week. #ofcourse #boldebooks #bookinfluencer #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #blackbookstagram #blackbookstagrammer #barracoon #books #viralvideos
Kids best learn history from interesting and instructive stories. Like the life story of Cudjo Lewis: the most instructive and interesting personal story ever recorded on the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans. Kids can now learn Cudjo’s story and this history through my adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston’s Barracoon, illustrated by @jazzleejohnson. Dropping six facts from my newly released book that’s available wherever books are sold. Order in bio link.
Kids best learn history from interesting and instructive stories. Like the life story of Cudjo Lewis: the most instructive and interesting personal story ever recorded on the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans. Kids can now learn Cudjo’s story and this history through my adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston’s Barracoon, illustrated by @jazzleejohnson. Dropping six facts from my newly released book that’s available wherever books are sold. Order in bio link.
Kids best learn history from interesting and instructive stories. Like the life story of Cudjo Lewis: the most instructive and interesting personal story ever recorded on the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans. Kids can now learn Cudjo’s story and this history through my adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston’s Barracoon, illustrated by @jazzleejohnson. Dropping six facts from my newly released book that’s available wherever books are sold. Order in bio link.
Kids best learn history from interesting and instructive stories. Like the life story of Cudjo Lewis: the most instructive and interesting personal story ever recorded on the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans. Kids can now learn Cudjo’s story and this history through my adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston’s Barracoon, illustrated by @jazzleejohnson. Dropping six facts from my newly released book that’s available wherever books are sold. Order in bio link.
Kids best learn history from interesting and instructive stories. Like the life story of Cudjo Lewis: the most instructive and interesting personal story ever recorded on the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans. Kids can now learn Cudjo’s story and this history through my adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston’s Barracoon, illustrated by @jazzleejohnson. Dropping six facts from my newly released book that’s available wherever books are sold. Order in bio link.
Kids best learn history from interesting and instructive stories. Like the life story of Cudjo Lewis: the most instructive and interesting personal story ever recorded on the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans. Kids can now learn Cudjo’s story and this history through my adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston’s Barracoon, illustrated by @jazzleejohnson. Dropping six facts from my newly released book that’s available wherever books are sold. Order in bio link.
Kids best learn history from interesting and instructive stories. Like the life story of Cudjo Lewis: the most instructive and interesting personal story ever recorded on the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans. Kids can now learn Cudjo’s story and this history through my adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston’s Barracoon, illustrated by @jazzleejohnson. Dropping six facts from my newly released book that’s available wherever books are sold. Order in bio link.
Kids best learn history from interesting and instructive stories. Like the life story of Cudjo Lewis: the most instructive and interesting personal story ever recorded on the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans. Kids can now learn Cudjo’s story and this history through my adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston’s Barracoon, illustrated by @jazzleejohnson. Dropping six facts from my newly released book that’s available wherever books are sold. Order in bio link.
Kids rushing up with smiles and books to be signed. Questions and insights having me thinking differently or deeper about #Barracoon. Learning how my work impacted someone. Cherishing nuggets of wisdom and encouragement from elders and kids. This #Barracoon tour has been so uplifting and inspiring. Sitting here full gratitude for illustrator @jazzleejohnson, for everyone who came out to the events in Brooklyn, Baltimore, DC and Charleston, for the hosts and booksellers (@booksaremagicbk, @niabklyn, @lewismuseum, @urbanreadsbookstore, @mahoganybooks, @iaamuseum, and @buxtonbooks_chs) and for @ibizoboi, Kaye Whitehead, @tonykeithjr, and Thelisha Eaddy for facilitating such meaningful conversations. See you tonight in Gainesville and this weekend in New Orleans and Atlanta! 🙏🏾🫶🏿
Kids rushing up with smiles and books to be signed. Questions and insights having me thinking differently or deeper about #Barracoon. Learning how my work impacted someone. Cherishing nuggets of wisdom and encouragement from elders and kids. This #Barracoon tour has been so uplifting and inspiring. Sitting here full gratitude for illustrator @jazzleejohnson, for everyone who came out to the events in Brooklyn, Baltimore, DC and Charleston, for the hosts and booksellers (@booksaremagicbk, @niabklyn, @lewismuseum, @urbanreadsbookstore, @mahoganybooks, @iaamuseum, and @buxtonbooks_chs) and for @ibizoboi, Kaye Whitehead, @tonykeithjr, and Thelisha Eaddy for facilitating such meaningful conversations. See you tonight in Gainesville and this weekend in New Orleans and Atlanta! 🙏🏾🫶🏿
Kids rushing up with smiles and books to be signed. Questions and insights having me thinking differently or deeper about #Barracoon. Learning how my work impacted someone. Cherishing nuggets of wisdom and encouragement from elders and kids. This #Barracoon tour has been so uplifting and inspiring. Sitting here full gratitude for illustrator @jazzleejohnson, for everyone who came out to the events in Brooklyn, Baltimore, DC and Charleston, for the hosts and booksellers (@booksaremagicbk, @niabklyn, @lewismuseum, @urbanreadsbookstore, @mahoganybooks, @iaamuseum, and @buxtonbooks_chs) and for @ibizoboi, Kaye Whitehead, @tonykeithjr, and Thelisha Eaddy for facilitating such meaningful conversations. See you tonight in Gainesville and this weekend in New Orleans and Atlanta! 🙏🏾🫶🏿
Kids rushing up with smiles and books to be signed. Questions and insights having me thinking differently or deeper about #Barracoon. Learning how my work impacted someone. Cherishing nuggets of wisdom and encouragement from elders and kids. This #Barracoon tour has been so uplifting and inspiring. Sitting here full gratitude for illustrator @jazzleejohnson, for everyone who came out to the events in Brooklyn, Baltimore, DC and Charleston, for the hosts and booksellers (@booksaremagicbk, @niabklyn, @lewismuseum, @urbanreadsbookstore, @mahoganybooks, @iaamuseum, and @buxtonbooks_chs) and for @ibizoboi, Kaye Whitehead, @tonykeithjr, and Thelisha Eaddy for facilitating such meaningful conversations. See you tonight in Gainesville and this weekend in New Orleans and Atlanta! 🙏🏾🫶🏿
STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING has been nominated for 3 NAACP Image Awards this year! Wow! So honored! 👊🏿 🙌🏾 Outstanding Documentary. Congrats to @rogerrosswilliams and @marabrockakil and @al_is_a_payne and David Teague and @killafran_ and the entire team of filmmakers and contributors on our @netflix film. 🙌🏾 Outstanding Directing in a Documentary. Big congratulations to our fabulous Director @rogerrosswilliams! 🙌🏾 Outstanding Graphic Novel! Delighted to receive this honor alongside @joelchristiangill for Stamped from the Beginning: A Graphic History of Racist Ideas in America Congrats to all the nominees! 👊🏿🙌🏾
STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING has been nominated for 3 NAACP Image Awards this year! Wow! So honored! 👊🏿 🙌🏾 Outstanding Documentary. Congrats to @rogerrosswilliams and @marabrockakil and @al_is_a_payne and David Teague and @killafran_ and the entire team of filmmakers and contributors on our @netflix film. 🙌🏾 Outstanding Directing in a Documentary. Big congratulations to our fabulous Director @rogerrosswilliams! 🙌🏾 Outstanding Graphic Novel! Delighted to receive this honor alongside @joelchristiangill for Stamped from the Beginning: A Graphic History of Racist Ideas in America Congrats to all the nominees! 👊🏿🙌🏾
From @joyharrisliterary • Happy #bookbirthday to BARRACOON: Adapted for Young Readers, by Zora Neale Hurston and adapted by Ibram X. Kendi, and illustrated by Jazzmen Lee-Johnson! This middle grade adaptation of Hurston’s adult work is “deftly retold for a younger audience” (@kirkus_reviews, starred review) ⭐️ “It is [an] important historic document that provides an intimate look at slavery in America…[it] Belongs in every library” (@booklist_ala, starred review) ⭐️ Get your copy today!
So proud to have the blessing of the descendants of Zora Neale Hurston on this adaptation of her classic tome, #Barracoon. • From @zoranealehurstontrust • We are so incredibly excited to announce the wonderful collaboration between Ibram X. Kendi and Jazzmen Lee-Johnson in order to create a version of Barracoon for middle-grade readers! Our hope in making Cudjo’s story more accessible to different kinds of readers is so his story will never be forgotten nor dismissed. Artwork by Jazzmen Lee-Johnson; Words by Ibram X. Kendi #books #literaryarts #blackwomen #womenshistory #feminist #author #blackcreative #blackvoices
So proud to have the blessing of the descendants of Zora Neale Hurston on this adaptation of her classic tome, #Barracoon. • From @zoranealehurstontrust • We are so incredibly excited to announce the wonderful collaboration between Ibram X. Kendi and Jazzmen Lee-Johnson in order to create a version of Barracoon for middle-grade readers! Our hope in making Cudjo’s story more accessible to different kinds of readers is so his story will never be forgotten nor dismissed. Artwork by Jazzmen Lee-Johnson; Words by Ibram X. Kendi #books #literaryarts #blackwomen #womenshistory #feminist #author #blackcreative #blackvoices
