Author Derrick Barnes and illustrator Gordon C. James,the creators of the Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Honor-winning picture book CROWN, share their latest picture book, I AM EVERY GOOD THING, in a virtual event hosted by DIARY OF A WIMPY KID author Jeff Kinney. I AM EVERY GOOD THING is an important picture book with a confident Black narrator, proud of everything that he is. This poetic masterpiece spreads joy in a time of uncertainty.

Derrick and Gordon have kindly signed bookplates for everyone purchasing their new book with An Unlikely Story, while supplies last! When ordering your book please include that you would like a signed bookplate in the “order comments” section when checking out on our website.

Derrick Barnes & Gordon C. James in conversation with Jeff Kinney