Seven-year-old Layla loves life! So she keeps a happiness book. What is happiness for her? For you?

Spirited and observant, Laylas a child whos been given room to grow, making happiness both thoughtful and intimate. Its her dad talking about growing-up in South Carolina; her mom reading poetry; her best friend Juan, the community garden, and so much more. Written by poet Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin, this is a story of flourishing within family and community.

Details:

• 2020 Ezra Jack Keats Award, for illustration
• 2020 Ezra Jack Keats Honor, for writing
• A Bank Street College of Education Best Childrens Book of 2020
• Written by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie
• Illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin
• 8.25″ (W) x 11.5″ (H) 48 pages HCJ