Say My Name Format:Hardcover - The fifteen "beats" (or

- The fifteen "beats" (or plot points) that are necessary for crafting a successful story with a compelling character arc--including the Opening Image

MacArthur "Genius Grant" Fellow and bestselling author Hanif Abdurraqib has written a profound and lasting reflection on how Black performance is inextricably woven into the fabric of American culture

including a hapless bartender

In this gorgeously stunning debut

childbirth

Say My Name Format:Hardcover - The fifteen "beats" (orNew York Times bestselling author Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, creates a meaningful and diverse picture book about how names define us. Names reveal generational ties and histories, weaving an intricate tale of the past. Names and correctly saying them are important. Each one carries the hopes, dreams, and traditions of those that came before us. Six captivating kids connect with the reader, proudly celebrating their names,