Shay Youngblood Knihy

A gorgeously illustrated picture book that is a powerful love letter to chosen families and the village that raises us. A young girl basks in the love of her community--which includes not only her mother but the many different women who make up her world. Home can be a blue house with white trim you share with your mama. But it can be bigger than that, with lots of Big Mamas to take care of you when your mom works—different houses for every day of the week. Mondays mean Nurse Louella and bike riding. Tuesdays mean eating fufu with your fingers with Miss Zikora. And Wednesdays . . . well, no matter where you are, as long as you are with your Big Mamas, you are home. A girl basks in the warmth of her community in this powerful love letter to chosen families and the villages that raise us, from Pushcart Prize-winning author Shay Youngblood and popular illustrator Lo Harris.

Mariah, die den frühen Verlust ihrer Mutter nie verwunden hat, erlebt das Erwachsenwerden als sehr schmerzlichen Prozess. Sie macht sich auf die Suche nach ihrem Vater und erlebt mit ihm zusammen eine Zeit voller erotischer Verwirrungen

The story centers on a little brown girl who discovers joy through prayer, asking God to protect her family. Beyond her biological relatives, the book highlights community figures who embody maternal and paternal roles, showcasing the importance of these connections. Through vibrant illustrations and heartfelt themes, it emphasizes love, safety, and the broader definition of family in a child's life.