Indigo Dreaming
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Indigo Dreaming

Written by Dinah Johnson · Illustrated by Anna Cunha

Two girls, oceans apart, explore their cultural connection and shared dreams.

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40 pages
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In South Carolina, a young girl dreams of her distant relatives across the sea in Africa. Meanwhile, another girl on those distant shores wonders about her unseen kin. Through their reflections, they discover a profound cultural bond that transcends distance. As their dreams intertwine, they create a vivid tapestry of home and heritage, celebrating the Black diaspora. What unites them despite the ocean's divide? Dive into a lyrical journey of imagination and connection.

From the publisher

A gorgeous, imagination-sparking introduction to the beauty and interconnectedness of the Black diaspora.A young girl living on the coast of South Carolina dreams of her distant relatives on the shores of Africa and beyond. Indigo Dreaming is a poetic meditation between two young girls–on different sides of the sea–who wonder about how they are intricately linked by culture, even though they are separated by location. The girls’ reflections come together, creating an imaginative and illuminating vision of home, as well as a celebration of the Black diaspora.This gorgeous lyrical tale engages the senses and evokes childlike curiosity and wonder.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about AfricaBooks about cultureBooks about familyBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Publication
Published
October 4, 2022
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063080201

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