Cowgirl Dreaming: A Picture Book, R. J. Owens, Charnelle Pinkney Barlow Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age Fiction A young girl’s ninang (“godmother”

A young girl’s ninang (“godmother” in Tagalog) has arrived for a visit

Arkady Martine

and snacks

and discover how Blackness--if we let it--can save us all

they’re hot on the trail of the legendary Purple Pearl

Cowgirl Dreaming: A Picture Book, R. J. Owens, Charnelle Pinkney Barlow Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age Fiction A young girl’s ninang (“godmother”A young Black equestrian realizes her dream of riding in her communitys parade, inspired by Oaklands annual Black Cowboy Parade, in this picture book filled with heart and pride A cowgirl jumps over the moon, in my dreams. On Garbo, my pretty palomino pony. But clip clops on blacktop make my eyes pop open. Today is the Black Cowboy Parade. A little girl and her pony are nervous for their very first Black Cowboy Paradebut just like her papa and papas