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Lakita Wilson

Lakita Wilson is the author of several novels and nonfiction projects for children and young adults, including What Is Black Lives Matter? a part of the New York Times bestselling Who HQ Now series, the middle grade contemporary novesl Be Real, Macy Weaver and Sparkle, and the new YA novel Pretty Girl County

Lakita was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland. A 2017 recipient of SCBWI's Emerging Voices Award, Lakita received her MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is currently on faculty at Prince George's Community College in the education department. Lakita lives in Prince George's County, Maryland, with her two children and shih-tzu. She can be found online at lakitawilson.com.
The Underground Railroad (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3)
Pretty Girl County
Sparkle
Last Chance Dance
Be Real, Macy Weaver
Who Is Colin Kaepernick?
What Is Black Lives Matter?

Books

The Underground Railroad (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3)
Pretty Girl County
Sparkle
Last Chance Dance
Be Real, Macy Weaver
Who Is Colin Kaepernick?
What Is Black Lives Matter?

Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live

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