Children's book Author

Tami Charles

Biography

Tami Charles is a former teacher who now writes picture books, middle grade and young adult novels, and nonfiction for kids. She is the author of the novel Like Vanessa. She lives in New Jersey with her family.

We Are Here
Zuri Ray and the Backyard Bash
Zuri Ray Tries Ballet
My Day with the Panye
All Because You Matter
Freedom Soup
Fearless Mary
Like Vanessa
We Are Here
Zuri Ray and the Backyard Bash
Zuri Ray Tries Ballet
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We Are Here
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · January 3, 2023

We Are Here

By Tami Charles · With Bryan Collier

Celebrate the enduring legacy and triumphs of Black and brown history.

40 pages· 343 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 503 ratings
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All Because You Matter

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A rhythmic lullaby affirming the worth of Black and brown children.

Zuri Ray and the Backyard Bash

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A girl's perfect party plan spirals into chaos. Can she adapt?

We Are Here

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Celebrate the enduring legacy and triumphs of Black and brown history.

Freedom Soup

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2019

A family cooks New Year's soup, uncovering the story of Haitian independence.

My Day with the Panye

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021

A young girl struggles to master the art of carrying a basket to market, discovering family tradition and self-discovery.

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Zuri Ray Tries Ballet

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Zuri faces ballet camp, but can she stay true to herself?

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6

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Picture books

7

Chapter books

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$1797

We Are Here

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Celebrate the enduring legacy and triumphs of Black and brown history.

My Day with the Panye
Sale price
$1797

My Day with the Panye

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021

A young girl struggles to master the art of carrying a basket to market, discovering family tradition and self-discovery.

Freedom Soup
Sale price
$1597

Freedom Soup

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2019

A family cooks New Year's soup, uncovering the story of Haitian independence.

Fearless Mary

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A former slave becomes the first African American woman stagecoach driver, facing danger in the Wild West.

Like Vanessa

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2018

A girl enters a pageant, discovering self-worth beyond crowns.

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Bryan Collier

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