That said, Sheppard and Palmer’s book has a distinctly irresistible look that doesn’t resemble any other space adventure out there.īut wait! There’s more! Also on the roster, but for May of 2019:ĭon’t be surprised if the name Alice Faye Duncan sounds familiar. It would also pair well with Brian Pinkney’s Cosmo and the Robot (praised here). Leo and Diane Dillon (circa 1973 and included in my post on Out-of-Print African American Picture Book Classics). Written by Markette Sheppard and illustrated by Charly Palmer this book reminded me of that classic picture book about a black child in space Blast Off by Linda C. Similarly to Crown, this book features and celebrates black boy joy, encouraging boys to dream and use their imaginations.” Ultimately, he lands on a new planet called X-Y-Z, also known as his B-E-D, in a far off galaxy called the land of Zzzzs. “ uses everyday household items to make a rocket to launch into outer space.
Thick luscious paints and a boy who dreams up space adventures on a rainy day.
And we’re doing their cover reveals today. Millner has been writing New York Times articles and being interviewed by Horn Book Magazine. What Is Light? by Markette Sheppard was released earlier this year and meanwhile Ms. Markette lives in the heart of our nation's capital with her husband and young son.In terms of 2018, just a board book. She moved to the D.C.-area more than a decade ago and earned a master's degree in interactive journalism from American University. Markette is also author of the inspirational children's book, What Is Light?īorn and raised in Los Angeles, Markette earned her bachelor’s degree from California State University Dominguez Hills. 1 magazine for women of color in the U.S. In print, Markette enjoyed a 5-year stint as a freelance health & fitness writer for Time Inc.'s Essence magazine, the No. She also served as a reporter for WAMU, the NPR member station for the Washington area. Markette’s first job in television was as a reporter at Prince George’s Community TV in Upper Marlboro, Md. Prior to coming to WUSA 9, Markette hosted a morning show at the FOX affiliate in Virginia.
Markette Sheppard is an Emmy-award winning journalist and host of WUSA 9’s Great Day Washington.Īs a lifestyle journalist, Markette has been featured on top-rated national morning shows, including NBC’s TODAY show, ABC’s Live! with Kelly and VH1's morning show Big Morning Buzz Live.
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