Nigel and the Moon

From debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang comes a glowing tale about the young dreaming big. A perfect story to demonstrate how pride in where we from can bring a shining confidence.

When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as…an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too!

Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky.

But it’s Career Week at school, and Nigel can’t find the courage to share his dreams. It’s easy to whisper them to the moon, but not to his classmates—especially when he already feels out of place. 

* A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * Kids' Indie Next List Pick * A SLJ Best Book of 2022 *

Will Nigel find the courage to share his big dreams with the world?
Social Emotional Learning: A gentle story that encourages children to find their voice, celebrate who they are, and share their unique gifts with the world.Celebrating Family Pride: Highlights the importance of all jobs and shows how being proud of your family gives you the confidence to be proud of yourself.Black Boy Joy: A beautiful, lyrical celebration of a young Black boy whose dreams are as big and bright as the moon he confides in.Perfect for Career Day: A wonderful conversation starter for Career Week, helping kids dream big no matter where they come from.