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by Mariame Kaba (Author), Bianca Diaz (Illustrator)
From New York Times Bestselling Author Mariame Kaba, a poignant, beautifully illustrated story of a little girl's worries when her Mama goes to jail, and the love that bridges the distance between them.
Even though I'm away,
My love is always here to stay.
See you soon, Queenie.
Love, Mama
Author Biography
Mariame Kaba is an educator and organizer based in New York City. She has been active in the anti-criminalization and anti-violence movements for over 30 years. Mariame is the founder and director of Project NIA, a grassroots organization with a long-term vision to end youth incarceration. She is the author of Missing Daddy and the New York Times Bestseller We Do This 'Til We Free Us. Learn more at mariamekaba.com.
Bianca Diaz is a Mexican American artist from Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. She is the illustrator of the children's books Starting Over in Sunset Park and The One Day House. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Learn more at biancadiaz.com.
