In this book talk bonus episode, Mariahadessa shares three recent kidlit releases she loves:

• MELENA'S JUBILEE written by Zetta Elliott and illustrated by Aaron Boyd
• THE OLD TRUCK by Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome Pumphrey
• MY FEET ARE LAUGHING by Lissette Norman
• CHIRRI AND CHIRRA written by Kayla Doi and illustrated by Yuki Kaneko
• SACHIKO MEANS HAPPINESS written by Kimiko Sakai and illustrated by Tomie Arai

You can learn more about Mariahadessa's work on her website at https://www.ekeretallie.com/. You can connect with her on Instagram @sageekere_ and on Twitter @SageEkere.

You can support independent bookstores by purchasing Mariahadessa's books through bookshop.org:

• LAYLA'S HAPPINESS by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie

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