In Your Hands
Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Brian Pinkney
From her son’s birth onward, an African American mother expresses hopes for his future. Her words take the form of a prayer that he will remain safe as he grows, from walking to kindergarten through adolescence. She recognizes that the world may not always treat him fairly or welcome him, and asks that he be seen with care rather than fear. The book centers a mother’s love, hopes, and concern for her child’s safety.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
