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Go forth and tell : the life of Augusta Baker, librarian and master storytellerEzra Jack Keats Writer Award Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Kirkus Best Books of the Year Chicago Public Library Best Books of the Year New York Public Library Best Books of the Year ALSC Notable Children's Books Horn Book Fanfare BolognaRazzi Award: Braw Amazing Bookshelf Sustainability Selection ILA 2025 Notable Books for a Global Society CLA NCTE 2025 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts NCSS 2025 Septima P. Clark Book Award Winner
Ezra Jack Keats Writer AwardCoretta Scott King Illustrator Honor
Kirkus Best Books of the Year
Chicago Public Library Best Books of the Year
New York Public Library Best Books of the Year
ALSC Notable Children's Books
Horn Book Fanfare
BolognaRazzi Award: Braw Amazing Bookshelf Sustainability Selection
ILA 2025 Notable Books for a Global Society
CLA/NCTE 2025 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts
NCSS 2025 Septima P. Clark Book Award Winner (Middle Level)
Five Starred Reviews
From an award-winning author and illustrator comes this picture book biography about beloved librarian and storyteller Augusta Braxton Baker, the first Black coordinator of children's services at all branches of the New York Public Library.
Before Augusta Braxton Baker became a storyteller, she was an excellent story listener. Her grandmother brought stories like Br'er Rabbit and Arthur and Excalibur to life, teaching young Augusta that when there's a will, there's always a way. When she grew up, Mrs. Baker began telling her own fantastical stories to children at the 135th Street branch of the New York Public Library in Harlem. But she noticed that there were hardly any books at the library featuring Black people in respectful, uplifting ways. Thus began her journey of championing books, writers, librarians, and teachers centering Black stories, educating and inspiring future acclaimed authors like Audre Lorde and James Baldwin along the way.
As Mrs. Baker herself put it: "Children of all ages want to hear stories. Select well, prepare well and then go forth and just tell."
McDaniel, Breanna J
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★★★★★ 5
Love these books. Better for alcohol markers
Format: Paperback, Format: Paperback
I like these coloring books because of the designs, thw fact that the back page is empty (thinking of bleeding) and the amount of drawings on the book. Meaning, its worth for the money. These are cute.
Alcohol markers: these pages are made for this kind of markers. They blend well.
Acrylic markers: these are not the best pages for these markers. Need to re-do strokes to get good coverage. Are not porous enough. Meaning, I can see the strokes on these pages; but, in other type of paper, the acrylic markers work better with single strokes.
First picture: acrylic marker (see the strokes)
Second picture: bleeding on back of paper (alcohol marker)
Third picture: alcohol markers (other Coco Who book)
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Grab one of these for some relaxing coloring therapy!
Format: Paperback
such an adorable coloring book! I would recommend this for adults who like to color as well as children. Coloring pages are cute, easy pictures to color -nothing complicated. Everything is large enough to color easily. I look forward to sitting down with this coloring book and getting some stress-free time coloring.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Cute
Format: Paperback
Love this coloring book. Cute pictures.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Charming Coloring Book — Fun for All Ages
Format: Paperback
This coloring book has quickly become a favorite in our house! The illustrations are adorable and relaxing, making it just as enjoyable for adults as it is for kids. My daughter and I have spent hours coloring together, and it’s been a great way to unwind after school or on quiet weekend afternoons.
What I love most is how versatile it feels — the designs range from simple and playful to more detailed, so everyone finds pages that match their mood and skill level. It’s also a fun way to keep little hands engaged without screens.
Whether you’re looking for a creative activity to share with your kids or a gentle, artistic escape for yourself, this coloring book delivers plenty of charm and enjoyment.
The only reason giving 4 stars is because of the price. Although the book is great, I do not think it is worth almost $10.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2025
★★★★★ 5
love coloring in these
Format: Paperback
always adorable pictures!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026