Publisher's Synopsis
- One of the first books in the debut offerings of Denene Millner Books, the highly anticipated children's book line of New York Times bestselling author Denene Millner, a contributing editor at Agate Publishing, where she will publish children's and YA literature dedicated to African American stories and voices
- Theme of friendship and the power of imagination
- Humorous story that acknowledges and celebrates childhood mischievousness
- Lush, colorful imagery featuring an adorable African American character reminiscent of Peter from The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
- Theme of diversity
- Millner, the New York Times bestselling author of more than 25 books, including memoirs coauthored with Steve Harvey, Taraji P. Henson, and more, is the founder of the award-winning MyBrownBaby website, one of the most respected and celebrated parenting blogs, providing thought-provoking, insightful, and often wickedly funny commentary for There's a Dragon in My Closet's target audience
- Palmer, the illustrator, is a nationally recognized fine artist whose work is in private and public collections, including the McDonald's Corporation, the Miller Brewing Company, the Coca-Cola Company, and Vanderbilt University, and has been commissioned to create work for high-profile events, including the 1996 Summer Olympics and the commemoration of Fisk University's 150th anniversary.
