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Black Boys, I See You

Author Wade Hudson
Illustrated by Keith Mallett
Hardcover
$18.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Nancy Paulsen Books
On sale Sep 08, 2026 | 32 Pages | 9798217002160
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“What a beautiful gift of a narrative this is. So much love on every page. A fabulous celebration of the brilliance of Black boys.” —JACQUELINE WOODSON, author of the New York Times bestseller The Day You Begin

An empowering picture book celebrating Black boys everywhere--acknowledging their strengths, recognizing the hurdles they face, and encouraging them to forge ahead with confidence

Powerful words and radiant art come together in this stunning picture book that celebrates the beauty, talent, and dignity of Black boys. Featuring a variety of boys with a wide range of dreams, this uplifting book reflects a rich tapestry of identities. We see our boys as they make their way in the world, overcome hurdles, and hold a treasured place in the lives of their families and communities—and the greatness within each and every one of them shines through.
Wade Hudson is an author, a publisher, and the president and CEO of Just Us Books, Inc., an independent publisher of books for children and young adults. He has published over thirty books, including the anthologies We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices, which received four starred reviews; The Talk, which earned four starred reviews and was a New York Times Best Book of the Year; and Recognize: Black Lives Matter. These powerful collections were co-edited with his wife, Cheryl Willis Hudson. He also authored the middle grade memoir Defiant: Growing Up in the Jim Crow South, winner of the Malka Penn award. 

Wade lives in East Orange, New Jersey, with his wife. View titles by Wade Hudson
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“What a beautiful gift of a narrative this is. So much love on every page. A fabulous celebration of the brilliance of Black boys.” —JACQUELINE WOODSON, author of the New York Times bestseller The Day You Begin

An empowering picture book celebrating Black boys everywhere--acknowledging their strengths, recognizing the hurdles they face, and encouraging them to forge ahead with confidence

Powerful words and radiant art come together in this stunning picture book that celebrates the beauty, talent, and dignity of Black boys. Featuring a variety of boys with a wide range of dreams, this uplifting book reflects a rich tapestry of identities. We see our boys as they make their way in the world, overcome hurdles, and hold a treasured place in the lives of their families and communities—and the greatness within each and every one of them shines through.

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Wade Hudson is an author, a publisher, and the president and CEO of Just Us Books, Inc., an independent publisher of books for children and young adults. He has published over thirty books, including the anthologies We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices, which received four starred reviews; The Talk, which earned four starred reviews and was a New York Times Best Book of the Year; and Recognize: Black Lives Matter. These powerful collections were co-edited with his wife, Cheryl Willis Hudson. He also authored the middle grade memoir Defiant: Growing Up in the Jim Crow South, winner of the Malka Penn award. 

Wade lives in East Orange, New Jersey, with his wife. View titles by Wade Hudson
Keith Mallett View titles by Keith Mallett

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