In The Neighborhood
Published by Crown Books for Young Readers, 2025
The neighborhood is bustling with friends who are planting, playing baseball, blowing bubbles, and more! Read along as Baby and Daddy say hi to them all!
Written by Nikki Shannon Smith
Illustrated by Tamisha Anthony
On Our Way
Published by Nancy Paulsen Books, 2025
A journey, a challenge, and a party with Gram make one day super special for a group of siblings.
Written by JaNay Brown-Wood
Illustrated by Tamisha Anthony
Sparrow Loves Birds
Published by Christy Ottaviano Books, 2024
Meet Sparrow—a curious young birder eager to explore her neighborhood’s surroundings—in this STEM picture book written by a professional wildlife ornithologist.
Written by Murry Burgess
Illustrated by Tamisha Anthony
Seoul Food
Published by Viking, 2024
A young biracial girl joyfully celebrates both her Black and Korean cultures the best way she knows how—with the irresistible power of food!
Written by Erin Danielle Russell
Illustrated by Tamisha Anthony
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature (CSMCL) Best Books of 2024
There’s No Place Like Hope
Published by Macmillan, 2024
If you’re feeling scared or sad, happy or helpful—hope will guide you. It’s not always easy. And sometimes having hope means being brave, or determined, or kind. At the end of the day, hope is where better will be.
This sweet, rhythmic picture book is a gentle yet powerful exploration of how hope makes us loving, courageous, and connected to one another.
Written by Janet Lawler
Illustrated by Tamisha Anthony
Most Perfect You
Published by Penguin Random House, 2022
After comparing herself to other little girls, Irie confides in her mama that she feels something is wrong with her, that she’s not perfect as she is. And so Irie’s mama tells the magical story of how Irie was intentionally and wonderfully made. In fact, Irie is made up of all her mother's favorite things: sparkling eyes, a bright smile, and a kind heart
Written by Jazmyn Simon
Illustrated by Tamisha Anthony
COMING SOON
Sparrow Loves Reptiles
Coming April 2026
Interactive and instructive, this companion title to Sparrow Loves Birds discusses the colors, patterns, shapes, and home locations of various reptiles.
Written by Murry Burgess, Illustrated by Tamisha Anthony
First Drum I Ever Heard
Coming July 2026
With rhythmic language mimicking the sounds of drumbeats and joyful illustrations illuminating the feeling of connection they create, this is a unique celebration of music—and motherhood—that families will treasure.
Written by Randy Preston, Illustrated by Tamisha Anthony
2026
Mama Says I’m Fine
North, South, East, and Gladys West
Written by Ainissa Ramirez, Illustrated by Tamisha Anthony
2027.
A Dad Can
Written by Peter Mutabazi and Pat Zietlow Miller, Illustrated by Tamisha Anthony
Winter 2027
Snow On Summer Street
Written and illustrated by Tamisha Anthony