Gwendolyn Brooks and Jan Spivey Gilchrist's WE ARE SHINING is among the 2018 Notable Social Stud

We are pleased to report that WE ARE SHINING (HarperCollins), penned by the late poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner, Gwendolyn Brooks and illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award-winner, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, is among the 2018 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People in the K-2 category.

Jan Spivey Gilchrist has a good deal of experience speaking to many different types of audiences and is available for presentations to home schooling groups, conferences, festivals and children in school settings. For descriptions of her programs and other details, visit Balkin Buddies or give us a call. We’re always happy to help.