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Chloé’s cat Butter seems sad. Chloé and her brother, Sajés, must figure out why—and how to help Butter feel better.
JAMIE HECTOR is an actor, storyteller, and co-founder of Moving Mountains Inc., a non-profit theater company that provides inner-city youth with training in the arts. He is known for his roles on The Wire , Bosch , and Queen of the South . Jamie’s parents were born in Haiti, and his earliest memories are of the stories his mother would tell him about her childhood. She passed on her love of storytelling to her son. Jamie
graduated from CUNY and enrolled in the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute. He is married and has two children, whom he loves to write about.
“Dad, I know what’s wrong with Butter!” says Chloé. Butter’s dish is filled with Sajés’s favorite sugary cereal. Her water dish has a juice box in it. “MEOW!” says Butter.
“And we would want good cat food to eat,” says Chloé. They look at Butter’s food dish.
ALAINE ROBERSON is a former educator with more than 20 years of experience in the New York City Department of Education. She is now a talent manager representing talent on stage, television, and film. She is passionate about storytelling and has co-written scripts for film and television with writing partner Jamie Hector. Alaine also develops content for OvrDo Media Production company, working with creatives to bring original show ideas to networks and streaming services. Alaine is co-founder of Moving Mountains Inc.
“Check,” says Sajés. “Oh, no!” cries Chloé. “Oh, no!” cries Dad.
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Chloé thinks her hair isn’t right. So, Mom takes Chloé to the hair salon. Can Chloé find a style that is just right for her?
While getting ready for her brother’s party, Chloé wonders why some people she knows speak differently. She learns everybody is different—and that can be a good thing.
Sajés has a problem, and Mom and Dad are busy. They ask Chloé to help her little brother. Can she solve Sajés’s problem?
Chloé is sad. She failed her spelling test because she was stressed. What can she do? Maybe her dad can help her manage her stress?
by Jamie Hector and Alaine Roberson Illustrated by Rachel Moss
JAMIE HECTOR is an actor, storyteller, and co-founder of Moving Mountains Inc., a non-profit theater company that provides inner-city youth with training in the arts. He is known for his roles on The Wire , Bosch , and Queen of the South . Jamie’s parents were born in Haiti, and his earliest memories are of the stories his mother would tell him about her childhood. She passed on her love of storytelling to her son. Jamie
JAMIE HECTOR is an actor, storyteller, and co-founder of Moving Mountains Inc., a non-profit theater company that provides inner-city youth with training in the arts. He is known for his roles on The Wire , Bosch , and Queen of the South . Jamie’s parents were born in Haiti, and his earliest memories are of the stories his mother would tell him about her childhood. She passed on her love of storytelling to her son. Jamie
JAMIE HECTOR is an actor, storyteller, and co-founder of Moving Mountains Inc., a non-profit theater company that provides inner-city youth with training in the arts. He is known for his roles on The Wire , Bosch , and Queen of the South . Jamie’s parents were born in Haiti, and his earliest memories are of the stories his mother would tell him about her childhood. She passed on her love of storytelling to her son. Jamie
JAMIE HECTOR is an actor, storyteller, and co-founder of Moving Mountains Inc., a non-profit theater company that provides inner-city youth with training in the arts. He is known for his roles on The Wire , Bosch , and Queen of the South . Jamie’s parents were born in Haiti, and his earliest memories are of the stories his mother would tell him about her childhood. She passed on her love of storytelling to her son. Jamie
graduated from CUNY and enrolled in the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute. He is married and has two children, whom he loves to write about.
graduated from CUNY and enrolled in the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute. He is married and has two children, whom he loves to write about.
graduated from CUNY and enrolled in the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute. He is married and has two children, whom he loves to write about.
graduated from CUNY and enrolled in the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute. He is married and has two children, whom he loves to write about.
Introducing Chloé—a curious kid with a lot of heart. Chloé asks questions most children wonder about and builds key social‑emotional skills as she solves them with her family’s help. She learns about various cultures, takes responsibility for her little brother and her cat, figures out how to handle stress in school, and more. Each book is 6" x 9". Cultural Responsiveness Well-Being
ALAINE ROBERSON is a former educator with more than 20 years of experience in the New York City Department of Education. She is now a talent manager representing talent on stage, television, and film. She is passionate about storytelling and has co-written scripts for film and television with writing partner Jamie Hector. Alaine also develops content for OvrDo Media Production company, working with creatives to bring original show ideas to networks and streaming services. Alaine is co-founder of Moving Mountains Inc.
ALAINE ROBERSON is a former educator with more than 20 years of experience in the New York City Department of Education. She is now a talent manager representing talent on stage, television, and film. She is passionate about storytelling and has co-written scripts for film and television with writing partner Jamie Hector. Alaine also develops content for OvrDo Media Production company, working with creatives to bring original show ideas to networks and streaming services. Alaine is co-founder of Moving Mountains Inc.
ALAINE ROBERSON is a former educator with more than 20 years of experience in the New York City Department of Education. She is now a talent manager representing talent on stage, television, and film. She is passionate about storytelling and has co-written scripts for film and television with writing partner Jamie Hector. Alaine also develops content for OvrDo Media Production company, working with creatives to bring original show ideas to networks and streaming services. Alaine is co-founder of Moving Mountains Inc.
ALAINE ROBERSON is a former educator with more than 20 years of experience in the New York City Department of Education. She is now a talent manager representing talent on stage, television, and film. She is passionate about storytelling and has co-written scripts for film and television with writing partner Jamie Hector. Alaine also develops content for OvrDo Media Production company, working with creatives to bring original show ideas to networks and streaming services. Alaine is co-founder of Moving Mountains Inc.
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MEET THE AUTHOR Jamie Hector is a Brooklyn-born actor who studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. He is best known for his roles in film and television, including The Wire, Bosch, Queen of the South, and We Own This City . However, one of Jamie’s favorite roles is as the founder of Moving Mountains Inc., a nonprofit organization that gives underserved children the opportunity to study the arts free of charge.
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Every weekend, Maria and her cousins go to their grandparents’ farm. There are lots of chores to be done. But Maria doesn’t want to work—she wants to have fun!
Ashni loves her new dress. She wants to wear it to her cousin’s wedding. But Mom wants her to wear her new Indian outfit. Which will Ashni choose? by Estephanie Mosquera-Ortiz
by Pari Deshpande Cohen Ming invites his friend Lupita to his family’s Mid-Autumn Festival feast. After listening to the legend behind the harvest moon, they celebrate together.
About the Author Estephanie Mosquera-Ortiz is the founder of Beaut&Beast Co., a company dedicated to teaching women and children self-sufficiency and awareness. She is also a teacher at a low-income achievement school. Cultural awareness and inclusion are at the
About the Author Pari Deshpande Cohen is a writer for teachers, a former teacher of elementary students, and now a writer for kids. She holds a master’s in Inclusive Elementary Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Pari grew up dancing to Bollywood music
About the Author Grant Chang is a writer, actor, and native New Yorker. Born and raised in the heart of Chinatown, Grant wrote this story using his neighborhood and its people as the backdrop to depict what the world should be like: inclusive and celebrating all cultures and backgrounds. He dedicates this book to the diversity that makes New York City great.
heart of Estephanie’s business and career. Growing up, she spent many weekends with her cousins at their grandparents’ house. Their grandfather had a farm a few blocks away. Those weekends are her warmest childhood memories and are the inspiration for this story. The main character, Maria, is named after her grandmother. This book is dedicated to her memory.
with her big sister and dog; learning to love math and science with her father; and listening to all her mother’s stories about India, her childhood, and, of course, saris. Pari now lives with her husband, who cheers her on in her work, and her young daughter, who inspires it. She dedicates this book to them, with the promise of more stories to come.
About the Illustrator Sian James was born and grew up in Hong Kong and has been drawing ever since she could pick up a pencil. Having lived a previous life as an archaeologist, she takes inspiration from cultures, people, and places to tell stories from the mundane
About the Illustrator Noopur Thakur is a children’s book illustrator and a surface patterns designer based in England. She began her career in India as an in-house textile designer. After the birth of her elder son, she started her own studio in Manchester. Her creative inspiration comes from simple
About the Illustrator Mónica Paola Rodríguez is a children’s book illustrator who grew up loving art and telling stories. She earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts, studying animation and illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design. Since then, she has been freelancing,
to the magical. She currently lives in Cambridge, England, with her biochemist husband, Nathan, and their two affectionate cats, Miso and Mochi.
things around her, like art, food, nature, going to parks and museums with her boys, and visiting local craft markets, bookshops, and cafes. Noopur’s traditional sketching and painting skills influence her digital work. Her rich experience of working in the textiles industry brings textures, patterns, and embroidery details to her illustrations.
illustrating children’s books for clients from around the world, and working on animated shorts. Mónica is from and resides now in the beautiful city of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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by Keisha Bush Cinna visits her friend Boo-Boo on Hopi and Tewa land. There, Cinna learns about Hopi and Tewa traditions, including the importance of taking care of the home.
When Jaylen wakes up to the smell of neck bone stew, he knows it will be a good day. As the stew cooks, Jaylen checks on all of his family members and helps with chores. Finally, it’s time to eat!
by LaTisha Smith At summer camp, Cameron learned a lot about Black history. He is excited to teach his family and friends about the contributions of Black people in the United States. What happens when his teacher comes to his class?
Emma has to make a family tree for class, and she is confused. She looks very different from other members of her family. A talk with her great-grandmother might help her see herself in a new way.
by Cinnamon Kills First and BriAnn Laban Leila and her sister Goli are excited to play at the pool. But the fun stops when they both want the same toy. Will they learn how to share?
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About the Author Sara Goudarzi was born in Tehran and grew up in Iran, Kenya, and the United States. Her work has appeared in The New York Times , Scientific American , and National Geographic News , among others. She is the author of the novel The Almond in the Apricot from Deep Vellum Publishing, as well as Amazing Animals and several other titles from Scholastic Inc. She dedicates this book to Anthony.
About the Author Connie Pertuz-Meza , a Colombian American writer, is inspired to write about her life, family, and ancestors. She is a New York City public school educator, mother of two, and daughter of a journalist father and a mother who taught herself to read with
About the Authors Cinnamon Kills First is a word warrior from the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana. BriAnn Laban is a Hopi and Tewa architect from Arizona. They met while attending Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and have since visited each other’s
About the Author From the time LaTisha Smith was a child, learning to live by the Golden Rule, “Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You,” she learned to value and respect people, cultures, and traditions. She grew up in a non-traditional home setting without much
About the Author Tamara Shiloh is an advocate for teaching Black history all year. She is currently rewriting and updating her seven-book children’s series, Just Imagine…What If There Were No Black People in the World? , which is about African American inventors and scientists.
About the Author Keisha Bush was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, in a four-generation home. Her mother was born in Honduras and her father is Black American. Her great-grandmother was the first generation to be born out of slavery. Keisha has a business degree
a Bible. Connie’s writing has appeared in The Rumpus , Kweli Journal , NYU’s Latinx Project’s Intervenxions , and several anthologies. She is also a guest writer for Hispanecdotes and Epifania Magazine . She dedicates this book to her Papi, who taught her to lose herself in the world of words and stories; her Mami, who gifted her summers in Columbia and memories of joy, family, and history; and her ancestors, for surviving so she can thrive.
homelands. Cinnamon earned her MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and was inspired to write this book after editing her chosen sister’s Ph.D. dissertation titled “A Hopi Home.” Cinnamon and BriAnn come together to share the beauty of Indigenous kinship, architecture, and cultural beliefs deeply embedded in the home.
male presence, so most of her life experiences were shaped by three wise women: her mother, aunt, and grandmother. They all lived together and raised her and her eight siblings, plus a cousin. Her home life was centered on many of the traditions of life in the inner city: She experienced crowded beds, hand-me-downs, free food lines on Saturdays, wash house (laundromats) on Sundays, and backyard barbecue on hot summer days and special occasions. The 13 of them were family and the inspiration for this story, which Smith dedicates to “all of us—and then some.”
She owns the Multicultural Bookstore & Gifts shop and writes the Black History column for her local newspaper. She also has a nonprofit that provides after-school and summer Black history programs. Tamara lives in Richmond, California, with her husband. Along with writing, she enjoys movies, jazz, and hanging out with family and friends.
from Bentley University and an MFA in creative writing from The New School. She is the author of No Heaven for Good Boys , and her work has appeared in The New York Times , Lit Hub , The Rumpus , and Electric Lit . She has received fellowships from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Workspace Residency, the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Moulin à Nef, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and Vermont Studio Center. Keisha’s great-grandmother and grandmother were her best friends as a child, and all that she does is in dedication to her ancestors.
About the Illustrator Born and raised in Tehran, freelance illustrator and artist Atieh Sohrabi started her illustration career in 2001. Since moving to New York from Tehran with her family in 2015, she has continued this work. She has been included in many art shows, and some of
About the Illustrator Jay Charles Shelton, Jr. , is a professional graphic designer. He is a member of the Hopi Tribe from the village of Moenkopi, Arizona. Jay earned his
About the Illustrator Rachel Moss is an artist who has a love for illustrating and painting. Rachel was born in Jamaica and studied animation at the University for the Creative Arts in England. She now lives in Jamaica where she spends her days illustrating children’s books and teaching.
About the Illustrator Ivan Barrera is a children’s illustrator from Colombia. His parents have always supported him. Since he was a child, he has liked to play with modeling clay and watch animated movies, which led to his love for creating children’s book illustrations
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her pieces were selected for the Society of Illustrators of NYC in 2016. Atieh’s books have been selected by different exhibitions and museums around the world, including Biennale of Illustrations Bratislava, Biennale of Illustration Golden Pen Belgrade, Chiba City Museum of Art, Urawa Art Museum in Japan, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
About the Illustrator Rachel Moss is an artist who has a love for illustrating and painting. Rachel was born in Jamaica and studied animation at the University for the Creative Arts in England. She now lives in Jamaica where she spends her days illustrating children’s books and teaching.
About the Illustrator Lydia Mba is an illustrator born in Madrid, Spain, to a Spanish mother and an Equatorial Guinean father. She uses her work as a tool to create diversity and representation in art. She enjoys creating warm, colorful, and bright illustrations that tell stories with
bachelor’s degree in visual art and design with a major in game art. Illustrations are dedicated to the loving memory of Patrisha June Shelton, and to his wife, Danika, and his family.
Rachel is a wife and mom of two. She loves cats and cups of tea.
and telling stories. He has collaborated on various projects around the world for kids, such as animated videos, books, children’s magazines, and exhibitions.
Rachel is a wife and mom of two. She loves cats and cups of tea.
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