The book, published last year by Flyaway Books, makes the In the Margins Book Awards’ list for fiction titles
by Flyaway Books | Special to Presbyterian News Service
LOUISVILLE — Flyaway Books is proud to share that “For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World” by author Michael W. Waters and illustrator Keisha Morris was selected for In the Margins Book Awards’ “Top 10 Fiction Titles” 2021 List. The book is also included in the organization’s “Fiction Recommendation List for 2021.”
Inspired by real-life events, “For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World” tells the story of a boy named Jeremiah and his family who discover hopeful forms of activism and advocacy in response to racism and gun violence in their community. The book includes a discussion and activity guide for parents and teachers to use with children, written by the Muhammad Ali Center. A portion of the publisher’s sales proceeds will be donated to nonprofit organizations that facilitate the empowerment of Black communities.
Click here for the complete list of the 2021 “Top 10 Fiction Titles.”
About In the Margins Book Awards
In the Margins Book Awards seek to highlight the best fiction and non-fiction titles (pre-K through adult) of high-interest appeal for readers ages 9-21, with a preference for marginalized books. For more information, visit www.inthemarginssite.blog.
About Flyaway Books
Flyaway Books is a picture book program dedicated to themes of diversity, inclusivity, compassion and kindness. For more information, visit www.flyawaybooks.com.
About Michael W. Waters
Michael W. Waters is an award-winning author, activist, professor and pastor. His picture book “For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World,” illustrated by Keisha Morris, won the 2020 Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice and was named a Must-Read Book about Race by Essence. A sought-after speaker, he is a frequent commentator for major media outlets and has been honored for his work in peace and justice. Waters lives in Dallas. For more information, visit www.michaelwwaters.com.
About Keisha Morris
Keisha Morris grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, studied illustration in New York City, and now tells stories through pictures and words in Reno, Nevada. For more information, visit www.keishamorris.com.
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