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April Harrison

Biography

April Harrison is a renowned folk artist born and currently residing in Greenville, South Carolina. Her work appears in the public collections of Vanderbilt University, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, the Atlanta Housing Authority, and the Erskine University Museum and in many private collections. This is her first picture book. Learn more at aprilsonggallery.com.

Go Forth and Tell
Me and the Boss
H Is for Harlem
Nana Akua Goes to School
What Is Given from the Heart
Go Forth and Tell
Me and the Boss
H Is for Harlem
Nana Akua Goes to School
What Is Given from the Heart
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Go Forth and Tell
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · February 6, 2024

Go Forth and Tell

By April Harrison

A librarian's quest to amplify Black voices transforms storytelling forever.

Ezra Jack Keats Award (2025)Coretta Scott King Honor (2025)
40 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 614 ratings
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What Is Given from the Heart

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A young boy helps his mother put together a care package for a family in need, and finds a way to give something special to a girl his age.

Go Forth and Tell

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024

A librarian's quest to amplify Black voices transforms storytelling forever.

Nana Akua Goes to School

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

A shy girl fears her classmates' reaction to her grandmother's tribal markings.

H Is for Harlem

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2022

Explore Harlem's iconic landmarks and vibrant history in a captivating journey through its cultural legacy.

Me and the Boss

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A determined boy learns to sew, surprising his bossy sister with his success.

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Go Forth and Tell
Sale price
$1797

Go Forth and Tell

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024

A librarian's quest to amplify Black voices transforms storytelling forever.

Me and the Boss
Sale price
$1797

Me and the Boss

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A determined boy learns to sew, surprising his bossy sister with his success.

H Is for Harlem
Sale price
$1797

H Is for Harlem

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2022

Explore Harlem's iconic landmarks and vibrant history in a captivating journey through its cultural legacy.

Nana Akua Goes to School
Sale price
$1797

Nana Akua Goes to School

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

A shy girl fears her classmates' reaction to her grandmother's tribal markings.

What Is Given from the Heart
Sale price
$1899

What Is Given from the Heart

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A young boy helps his mother put together a care package for a family in need, and finds a way to give something special to a girl his age.

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Dinah Johnson

Author / 1 shared book

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