{"title":"Michael W. Waters","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael W. Waters crafts heartfelt children's books that inspire hope and resilience. His stories often centre on empowering young readers, particularly celebrating the strength and dreams of Black boys in a world filled with challenges and possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on positivity and social awareness, Waters’ work encourages empathy and courage, inviting children to envision a better world. His books combine lyrical language with meaningful themes that resonate across all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"for-beautiful-black-boys-who-believe-in-a-better-world-by-michael-w-waters-9781947888081","title":"For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2020 Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Top Ten Selection of the 2021 In the Margins Book Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Texas Institute of Letters 2021 Finalist for Best Picture Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2021 RCC Wilbur Award Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Picture Book Discovery Prize Winner for the 2020 Writers' League of Texas Book Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World\u003c\/em\u003e poses some vital questions, starting with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Dad, what happened?\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Why are they shooting?\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\"What is this vigil for?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shootings keep coming, and so do Jeremiah's questions. Dad doesn't have easy answers, but that doesn't mean he won't talk about it—or that he won't act. However, what if Jeremiah doesn't want to talk anymore? None of it makes sense, and he's just a kid. Even if he wants to believe in a better world, is there anything he can do about it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by real-life events, this honest, intimate look at one family's response to racism and gun violence includes a discussion guide created by the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, a multicultural centre and museum committed to promoting respect, hope, and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA portion of the publisher's sales proceeds will be donated to nonprofit organisations that facilitate the empowerment of Black communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934031134956,"sku":"9781947888081","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781947888081-for-beautiful-black-boys-who-believe-in-a-better-world.jpg?v=1783891369"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/michael-w-waters.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}