Hoodnight, Brooklyn: Jahrel's Got the Juice
Hoodnight, Brooklyn is a lyrical, heartwarming bedtime story that invites readers of all ages to experience the beauty, resilience, and rhythm of life in one of New York City's most iconic boroughs-Brooklyn. Told in poetic verse and paired AI illustrations, this book is a love letter to the neighborhoods, people, and spirit that make Brooklyn home. Inspired by the cadence of classic bedtime stories like Goodnight Moon, this urban lullaby takes a fresh, culturally rich approach, celebrating BIPOC communities with authenticity and joy.
Follow Jahrel as he says goodnight to the sights, sounds, and soul of their neighborhood. Each page lovingly honors a piece of the community: the aunties braiding hair on the porch, the neighbors double-dutching in the street, the hip hop musician serenading the night air, and the ever-present hum of city noise echoing from open windows. The book gently affirms that even in neighborhoods too often labeled as "tough," there is softness, safety, and love-and bedtime routines filled with care, dreams, and imagination. Perfect for bedtime reading or classroom discussions, Hoodnight, Brooklyn helps children feel seen and celebrated while introducing readers from all backgrounds to the vibrant culture of Brooklyn's streets. It offers a rhythmic, soothing way to wind down while affirming the pride, beauty, and belonging found in urban communities. Whether you're a Brooklyn native, a city dweller, or simply someone who believes in the power of representation in children's literature, this book will touch your heart. Written with tenderness and rooted in truth, it encourages every child to find peace in their place, and to dream big-even under city lights.
With Hoodnight, Brooklyn, author Shakeema Funchess-creator of Adventures in Zen Books-continues her mission to amplify underrepresented voices and uplift the everyday moments that make Black childhood so powerful and poetic. This book is a celebration, a lullaby, and a reminder that love lives in every corner of our communities-even the ones most overlooked.
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