I’m immensely grateful to Jacqueline Woodson, whose books Brown Girl Dreaming and Another Brooklyn capture our shared first neighborhood of Bushwick with such care and love.
Finally, I can’t even put into words how excited I am about the brilliant work of art that is the cover! A giant hug to designer Jenna Stempel-Lobell for bringing together two incredible artists, Bill Ellis and T. S. Abe. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! You’ve beautifully captured these two kids in a place that’s chipped at the center, broken at the edges, and held together by love.
Thank you, Bushwick and Brooklyn, for the memories of home and that ever-pervasive New York hustle.