![]() Small details in the illustrations, such as Keyana’s hair supplies (e.g., spray bottle and sleeping bonnet) and choice of hairstyles, offer a welcome layer of authenticity to this celebration of a carefree childhood. Pinkney Barlow’s whimsical and expressive illustrations, created digitally and finished with a handmade watercolor texture overlay, convey the playful and joyous occasion as well as the family’s unwavering commitment to each other. Tarpley’s text captures the lighthearted mood of the story, with vocabulary that matches Keyana’s growth mindset and can-do spirit. When the night’s events take a dramatic turn, Keyana is initially upset, but she and her family work together to implement another of her big ideas…one that might just be more brilliant and meaningful than her original. ![]() Soon, a multitude of extended family arrives: a “fashionista” great-aunt and her dog, five favorite cousins, two uncles, and a set of grandparents, who bring their cat along. Once she has completed her “movie-star hairstyle,” including her “jewel-encrusted princess tiara,” of course, she transforms her family’s yard into a movie set, with her parents’ and younger brother’s help. Her latest idea is to create a backyard soiree for her extended family’s scheduled movie night. ![]() ![]() Keyana McGee, a young Black girl, loves big ideas and is willing to put in the work to bring them to life. A celebration of big ideas, teamwork, and family. ![]()
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