Hey You!

An empowering celebration of growing up Black

"It distils the fierce heartache of racist injustice as well as a passionate sense of joy and hope for the future."
The Guardian

"From the pain of systemic racism to the hope of the future, it's an honest but largely uplifting read, aimed at children particularly."
Evening Standard

"A series of clever and witty illustrations matched with informative text guides the reader through a series of situations where they might encounter prejudice, and how to form strategies to overcome a situation before it becomes a problem."
The Independent

"This beautiful book also serves as a brilliant directory of work from black illustrators."
BookTrust

This groundbreaking picture book is a lyrical, inspirational exploration of growing up Black, written by award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola, and brought to life by some of the most exciting Black illustration talents working today.

Remember to dream your own dreams
Love your beautiful skin
You always have a choice

This book addresses - honestly, yet hopefully - the experiences Black children face growing up with systemic racism, as well as providing hope for the future, delivering a powerful message to a new generation of dreamers. It's a message that is both urgent and timeless - and offers a rich and rewarding reading experience for every child.

To mirror the rich variety of the Black diaspora, this book showcases artwork from Dapo and 18 incredible Black illustrators in one beautiful, powerful, and cohesive reading experience.

Contributor: Onyinye Iwu (Illustrated by), Gladys Jose (Illustrated by), Alyissa Johnson (Illustrated by), Reggie Brown (Illustrated by), Sharee Miller (Illustrated by), Jade Orlando (Illustrated by), Diane Ewen (Illustrated by), Dapo Adeola (Illustrated by), Selom Sunu (Illustrated by), Camilla Sucre (Illustrated by), Chanté Timothy (Illustrated by), Charlot Kristensen (Illustrated by), Joelle Avelino (Illustrated by), Derick Brooks (Illustrated by), Dunni Mustapha (Illustrated by), Jobe Anderson (Illustrated by), Kingsley Nebechi (Illustrated by), Bex Glendining (Illustrated by), Nicole Miles (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Onyinye Iwu, Gladys Jose, Alyissa Johnson, Reggie Brown, Sharee Miller, Jade Orlando, Diane Ewen, Dapo Adeola, Selom Sunu, Camilla Sucre, Chanté Timothy, Charlot Kristensen, Joelle Avelino, Derick Brooks, Dunni Mustapha, Jobe Anderson, Kingsley Nebechi, Bex Glendining, Nicole Miles

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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