Black Joy

Charnaie Gordon is a Diversity and Inclusion Expert, blogger, podcast host, digital creator, and author ofLift Every Voice and Change: A Sound Book, Race Cars, and A Kids Book About Diversity. She also serves as a member of the National Advisory Board for Reading is Fundamental for their Race, Equity, and Inclusion (REI) initiative. More than anything else, she cares about connecting people with great books they'll love. In her world, books are an absolute necessity. Charnaie is passionate about instilling a love of reading, lifelong learning, and curiosity in her kids. She hopes to inspire others to do the same with their children. Find her online at hereweeread.com and @hereweeread on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Born and raised in Bahia, Brazil, Lhaiza Morena graduated with a degree in computer graphics and has worked as an art director in advertising agencies. Since 2018 she has worked in the area of illustration with a focus on children's books, character design, and advertising, bringing Black representation whenever possible and illustrating with bright colors and textures. Follow her at @lhaizamorena.