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ISBN: 9781774713617

Black Boy, Black Boy

  Author:   Angela Bowden  
  Artist :   Ibeabuchi Ananaba    
  Publisher:  Nimbus Publishing Limited

A vibrantly illustrated, inspiring picture book celebrating Black boyhood from celebrated spoken-word poet Angela Bowden.

Black boy, you are a gift
Of the past and the present
You’re the sun
You’re the moon
You’re the stars
EVERYTHING

Black Boy, Black Boy celebrates self-love and identity for Black boys globally. Written by acclaimed author and poet Angela Bowden, this poignant spoken-word poem encourages young minds to embrace their cultural roots and identities, and to dream boundlessly.

Using vivid imagery and verse to bring readers on a journey of self-discovery and resilience, Black Boy, Black Boy invites readers to explore legacies passed down from ancestors, embodied in today’s Black men, and destined for future leaders. This moving poem honours achievements in every field, from medicine and music, to the nurturing embrace of Black fatherhood. Renowned artist Ibe Ananaba enriches this journey with vibrant illustrations depicting icons like Nelson Mandela, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Chinua Achebe, Walter Borden, Chadwick Boseman, and other heroes, both iconic and unsung.

By showcasing local Canadian icons alongside international ones, the book universally reflects the experiences of Black boys everywhere. It affirms that the spirit and legacy of Black excellence moves beyond geographic borders and resides within each individual, inspiring pride and limitless potential.

Details and Specs
ISBN associated with this title: 9781774713617
Item NB1744
PublisherNimbus Publishing Limited
PublisherNimbus Publishing Limited
Published on January 28 2025
Language ENG
Pages 36
Format Hardcover
Dimensions10(in) x 8(in)
Shipping weight0(g)
Status NOT YET PUBLISHED
TEDx speaker, writer, and activist, Angela Bowden is a descendent of the stolen Africans sold through the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. Angela's roots were preserved through the Black Loyalists arriving in Birchtown, migrating to Guysborough County, and later moving to New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, where she was born and raised.

Ibeabuchi Ananaba (Ibe Ananaba) is a multidisciplinary artist exploring the impact of sociocultural complexities on contemporary living. He enjoys experimenting and practising as a painter, illustrator, muralist, art director, calligraphist, and designer. With local and international awards, Ibe's art has been used as a case study for project theses by various university scholars across Nigeria. Listed in the Smithsonian Institution Libraries Collections, he has had numerous local and international art exhibitions, and his works have been prominently featured in notable international publications. Ibe is a member of the Black Artist Network of Nova Scotia and a Visual Arts Nova Scotia member.