Layla's Happiness Asian and young readers will see

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

Interest Level: Upper Grade

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

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 and young readers will see? 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