0

Books by Tonya Abari

Let’s Celebrate Juneteenth – An Inclusive Holiday Board Book for Babies and Toddlers

Let’s Celebrate Juneteenth – An Inclusive Holiday Board Book for Babies and Toddlers

by Mudpuppy, Tonya Abari

A celebration of Juneteenth for babies and toddlers!
Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Board Book from Mudpuppy is a wonderful introduction to Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the United States on June 19th commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Colorful illustrations show various ways people celebrate the anniversary of freedom for all! Celebratory Message – This book introduces young children to this important commemorative holiday and opens the door to understanding that not everyone was or is free. Bright and Bold Artwork – Bright and colorful illustrations on 26 pages will make this a happy and rewarding experience for toddlers to experience and understand inclusion. Perfect Size - Small 7” x 7” board book is just the size for little hands. Great Gift Idea – This board book makes a wonderful gift for birthdays and special occasions all year through.

Copies

The Six Triple Eight: A True Story of the Black Woman Battalion of World War II

The Six Triple Eight: A True Story of the Black Woman Battalion of World War II

by Tonya Abari

A powerful and vibrantly illustrated account of the resilience and dedication of the unsung Black heroines who played a major role in World War II. Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures, Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free, and Tyler Perry’s blockbuster film The Six Triple Eight.
In 1943, the United States was facing a unique wartime crisis—too much mail! Millions of letters and packages, stacked from floor to ceiling, sat unsent in cold, dark warehouses, with no one to sort through the backlog and no way to deliver mail to the troops.
Enter the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
Formed of Black women who had advocated fiercely for their right to enlist in the U.S. military, the “Six Triple Eight” battalion had one special task: sort and send the mail. It wasn’t easy, but the Six Triple Eight got to work!
Putting in long hours to send out each piece of mail in record time, they had a four-word motto that powered them through: “No mail, low morale!” As they helped deliver support to the soldiers on the frontlines, these women proved there was nothing they couldn’t do!
Former teacher turned multigenre writer and editor Tonya Abari and debut illustrator Lance Evans honor these women with a stunning nonfiction picture book sure to educate and inspire future generations.

Copies