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by Nonieqa Ramos (Author), Jacqueline Alcántara (Illustrator)
A sweet twist on the age-old "yo mama" joke, celebrating fierce moms everywhere with playful lyricism and gorgeous illustrations, Your Mama is an essential Mother's Day read.
Yo' mama so sweet, she could be a bakery. She dresses so fine, she could have a clothing line. And, even when you mess up, she's so forgiving, she lets you keep on living.
Heartwarming and richly imagined, Your Mama twists an old joke into a point of pride that honors the love, hard work, and dedication of mamas everywhere.
A Kirkus Prize Finalist
Kirkus Most Joyous Picture Book of 2021
School Library Journal Best Picture Books of 2021
2022 NCTE Notable Books in Poetry
2021 Nerdy Book Club Award
Virginia Center for the Book Great Read 2021
Author Biography
NoNieqa Ramos is an educator who wrote The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary, a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection and an In the Margins Award Top Ten pick. Her debut picture book, Your Mama, earned three starred reviews. She is a proud member of Las Musas, the Soaring 20s, and PB Debut Troupe 21. She lives in Virginia with her family. nonieqaramos.com Twitter: @nonieqaramos Instagram: @nonieqa.ramos
Jacqueline Alcántara is a freelance illustrator and artist whose books include The Field, written by Baptiste Paul and Freedom Soup, written by Tami Charles. Jacqueline lives in Detroit, Michigan. jacquelinealcantara.com Twitter: @_jacqueline_ill Instagram: @jacqueline_alcantara
