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Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There’s nothing but net in Stokes: The Brief Career of the NBA's First Black Superstar, a new picture book biography from Millbrook Press™, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group™. Written by Ty Chapman and John Coy and illustrated by Lonnie Ollivierre, Stokes tells the story of the NBA’s first Black superstar, Maurice Stokes, who broke the mold for NBA players in the 1950s.
English 1546012567 This emotional and honest picture book explores a racist encounter from the perspective of a young Black boy, while offering a message of unconditional love and acceptance to soothe the pain of blind prejudice. In this story based on the author's childhood, a young Black boy confronts his first experience of overt racism.
ABOUT REYCRAFT BOOKS At Reycraft Books, we publish books and literacy resources that meet the diverse needs of children and teachers. The powerful talents of our award-winning authors and illustrators, primarily from underrepresented communities, honor the voice and vision of all children. Teaching children to read well and develop a love of books is at the heart of our mission.
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