Layla's Happiness Asian Jenkins combines accurate and little-known

Jenkins combines accurate and little-known historical details with bold heroes and sassy heroines

and young readers will see important aspects of Black beauty and empowerment reflected in the characterization and storytelling of the Afro Unicorns

The true story of Barrington Irving

there are so many inspirational women in Black history

And just as Nell’s tree grows and thrives with her love and care

Layla's Happiness Asian Jenkins combines accurate and little-known? 2020 Ezra Jack Keats Award Winner for Illustration ? 2020 Ezra Jack Keats Honor for Writing ? A Bank Street College of Education Best Childrens Book of 2020 "Affirmations of black childhood abound, and whimsical wishes float like dandelion fluff. Equally as imaginative as the lyrical text, Corrins boldly colored, textured illustrations beautifully capture the buoyant spirit of Layla, a brown girl exuding confidence, comfortable in her own