Khodi Dill Knihy

An inspiring debut activist board book in rhyming couplets and triplets celebrates Black heroes for children and families. This book empowers all children, especially Black children, affirming that their lives matter. It features fifteen great Black figures from history, highlighting their impactful words and actions, reminding young readers that each of these heroes once lived a little Black life. From Harriet Tubman and Malcolm X to freedom fighters like Marsha P. Johnson and Frederick Douglass, and writers such as James Baldwin and Maya Angelou, the book showcases a diverse array of influential figures. Musical artists like Billie Holiday and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, along with athletes Wilma Rudolph and Muhammad Ali, also inspire through their achievements. The text encourages children to discover their inner heroes and recognize their self-worth through the legacy of those who came before them. With powerful lines like “let us look upon them and let us say their names,” the book emphasizes the importance of remembering these figures and their contributions to change. It reassures children that they need not change the world to be significant, reinforcing the message that every life matters.

Words burn bright in this joyful celebration of rap, creativity, and self-expression.“Welcome to the cypher!Now huddle up nice and snug.You feel that circle around you?Well, that’s a hip hop hug!”Starting with beatboxes and fingersnaps, an exuberant narrator introduces kids in his community to the powerful possibilities of rap, from turning “a simple phrase/into imagery that soars” to proclaiming, “this is a voice that represents me!” As Khodi Dill’s rhymes heat up, the diverse crew of kids—illustrated in Awuradwoa Afful’s bold, energetic style—gain self-confidence and a sense of freedom in this wonderful picture book debut that is perfect for reading aloud.

An incisive, innovative, and inviting take on fighting oppression and fighting for racial justice. Racism is a real and present danger. But how can you fight it if you don't know how it works or where it comes from? Using a compelling mix of memoir, cultural criticism, and anti-oppressive theory, Khodi Dill breaks down how white supremacy functions in North America and gives readers tools to understand how racism impacts their lives. From dismantling internalized racism, decolonizing schools, joining social justice movements and more, Dill lays out paths to personal liberation and social transformation. Vibrant, dramatic collages by stylo starr complement Dill's propulsive voice. Fueled by joy and hope as much as by rage and sorrow, this groundbreaking book empowers racialized young people to be confident in their identities and embrace the fullness of their futures.