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With lyrical beauty, In My Arms is a love poem and timeless tribute to Black boyhood, a celebration of identity and possibility, and it is a powerful reminder that every child deserves to grow, dream, and shine in safety with protection, tenderness, and the unwavering belief that he is destined for greatness.
In My Arms is a tender, lyrical love letter from a mother to her son. Written in the days after the fatal shooting of another unarmed Black man in 2013, the book transforms a mother’s sorrow, fear, and fierce love into a poetic promise to shield her child, nurture his dreams, and affirm his immeasurable worth.
When You Look at Me captures the sacred exchange that happens when a mother truly sees her child and the unfolding story of who they are becoming. Each line invites readers into a space where love is patient, presence is intentional, and every gaze is its own language of affirmation.
When You Look at Me is a keepsake-quality meditation on identity, belonging, and the transformative power of being seen with love. Families will find comfort in its warmth, educators will appreciate its emotional depth, and children will feel the reassurance of a story that reflects their worth.