# Black Gold - Hardcover

by **Laura Obuobi** (Author), **London Ladd** (Illustrator)

**"Obuobi pens an origin story that's at once earthly and impressively cosmic, an ethereal children's debut that centers a Black child's beginnings." --_Publishers Weekly_ (starred review)**

**"Lyrical, empowering, and inspiring. An affirmation of the miracle each individual is." --Yamile Saied Méndez, author of _Where Are You From?_ and _What Will You Be_?**

**This lyrical picture book is a joyous, poetic, celebration of Black children and a reminder of the Universe's unconditional love in stunning verse and captivating collage. Perfect for fans of _Sulwe!_**

When the Universe decides to create a child, she draws from the earth--rich, dark, and full of everything that gives life, including eyes like black star sapphires and full lips to speak the truth. With help from the Sun and the Moon, they create a child of the Universe: beautiful, powerful, and boundless with the brilliance of Black Gold.

Laura Obuobi's empowering, whimsical text and London Ladd's lustrous, captivating illustrations will inspire children to love themselves exactly as they are.

**A Bank Street College of Education's Children's Book Committee's Best Children's Books of the Year (2023)**

**A Bank Street Books Best Children's Book of the Year for ages 5-9 in Family/School/Community Fiction and noted for outstanding merit (2023)**

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 10.6 x 10.4 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 11, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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## Variants

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