{"product_id":"my-n-c-from-a-z-hardcover","title":"My N.C. from A-Z - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichelle Lanier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDare Coulter\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren and parents will love learning their very first ideas about North Carolina in \u003ci\u003eMy N.C. from A-Z.\u003c\/i\u003e This colorful, sturdy board book celebrates pride of place, creates connections to North Carolina's rich African American heritage, and teaches children about human equality and social justice. A perfect first baby or toddler book  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichelle Lanier is a scholar, oral historian, filmmaker, museum professional, and folklorist. Her deep roots, in what she calls Afro-Carolina, inspired Michelle to successfully advocate for legislation creating the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission, which she led as its founding executive director. As a seasoned public humanities professional, in 2018 Michelle became the first African American director of North Carolina's 25 state-owned historic sites. Michelle also has a passion for teaching, particularly at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University, where she has served as a faculty member for two decades. Michelle is also the proud mother of Eden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDare Coulter the illustrator, is an award-winning artist. Her specialties include public art, specifically monumental sculptures and large murals. She has also illustrated the children's books \u003ci\u003eNow I Lay Me Down to Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYou Are My Sunshine\u003c\/i\u003e that align with her mission of positive imagery of people of color. Dare's favorite color is ultramarine blue. See more of Dare's work at www.darecoulter.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47516183101661,"sku":"9780865264991","price":17.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/c0kzNDZkSThiOEg0WjJjUTZONzdxUT09.webp?v=1772183265","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/my-n-c-from-a-z-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}