Black Gold Pierce Freelon Author Traci Sorell is a

Author Traci Sorell is a member of the Cherokee Nation

this colorful adventure teaches readers simple words in Spanish as they experience the bustling life of a border town

asking questions of each other along the way

and environmentalist

She needs a fool-proof plan to help her make new friends

Black Gold Pierce Freelon Author Traci Sorell is a"Obuobi pens an origin story thats at once earthly and impressively cosmic, an ethereal childrens debut that centers a Black childs beginnings." Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Lyrical, empowering, and inspiring. An affirmation of the miracle each individual is. Yamile Saied Mndez, author of Where Are You From? and What Will You Be? This lyrical picture book is a joyous, poetic, celebration of Black children and a reminder of the Universes