You So Black

Author: Theresa Tha S. O. N. G. B. I. R. D.
Publisher: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books f
Published: 01/10/2023
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 10.24h x 9.42w x 0.41d
ISBN: 9781665900348
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2023
Publishers Weekly 03/06/2023

About the Author
Theresa Wilson a.k.a. Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. is a musical, lyrical and theatrical alchemist, sprinkling magic like hot sauce. She is best known for her appearance on the 2019 Trumpet Awards on Bounce TV, and the now viral recitation of "You So Black." Theresa is from the south suburbs of Chicago but calls Atlanta home. She holds a degree in commercial music from Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois.

London Ladd is a graduate of Syracuse University with an MFA in illustration. He uses a unique mixed media approach, combining cut paper textured with acrylic paint, tissue paper and colored pencil to bring his diverse subjects to life. London's artwork is steeped in intensity and emotion, a reflection of the artist himself. His hope is that You So Black will be passed down through generations, reaffirming African Americans' strength, beauty, power and love. His goal is to open a visual arts community center where lower-income families can create their own art. London lives in Syracuse, New York.