Professor Ajuan Mance will join us to present and sign her picture book What Do Brothas Do All Day?

Inspired by Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?, these joyous portraits of Black men engaged in everyday life celebrate the deep roots and rich cultures of African American communities.

This depiction of real Black men and boys is a gift for Black kids who rarely see themselves reflected in the pages of a book and an affirmation of their world and the people who populate it. From grocery shopping and waiting for a trim at the barbershop to singing, dancing, and laughing with friends, Mance captures the beauty in the ordinary, affirming the enduring strength of the Black community.

Ajuan Mance is a Professor of African American literature at Mills College in Oakland, California. A prolific artist and writer, Ajuan's books include Living While Black and 1001 Black Men. Ajuan's new book, What Do Brothas Do All Day?, is her first picture book.

You can learn more about Ajuan at AjuanMance.com.