# Bloom - Board Book

by **Ruth Forman** (Author), **Talia Skyles** (Illustrator)

**From the author of _Curls_ and _Glow_ comes a joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls as naturally beautiful in our human garden.**

_those girls bloom_  
_these do too_

_we bloom like flowers_  
_how about you?_

Introduce young readers to the idea of self-love in a simple, playful rhythm with this luminous story where each little girl is as unique and beautiful as a blossoming flower.

### Author Biography

Ruth Forman is the author of bestselling children's books, _Curls_, _Glow_, _Bloom_, and _Ours_, as well as award-winning poetry collections _We Are the Young Magicians_ and _Renaissance_.

Talia Skyles is a Baltimore-based illustrator and painter and is currently working towards her BFA at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Growing up in a family that appreciated the arts, she fell in love with painting both digitally and traditionally at an early age. She currently loves telling stories and creating colorful, emotionally expressive illustrations with a sprinkle of whimsy. Inspired by fantasy books and films, Impressionism, and Rembrandt-era master portraits, she often blends these motifs with strong female subjects to create portraits that feel both classical and modern. She's also intrigued by color and light and enjoys exploring its impact on the composition, emotion, and storytelling of her work. When not at her drawing table, Talia enjoys reading books, roller-skating with friends, and taking care of her many plant children.

**Number of Pages:** 26

**Dimensions:** 0.7 x 6.5 x 6 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 26, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 8.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 8.99 USD | In stock |

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