Coretta’s Song,:The Life of Coretta Scott King (a Big Words Book,13) Written by Doreen Rappaport Illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera Out November 2026
A Spark of Greatness: Autobiography of a Fighter by Laila Ali Illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera Out September 2026
Chef Edna: Queen of Southern Cooking by Melvina Noel Illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera
Brown Girl, Brown Girl Written by Leslé Honoré Illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrer
Winner of a Coretta Scott King Honor and Caldecott Honor!
On a rainy day when the house smells like cinnamon and Papa and Luca are still asleep, when the clouds are wearing shadows and the wind paints the window with beads of water,
I want to be everywhere Mama is.
Written and Illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera
Released April 1, 2018 My Hair Is A Garden Words and Pictures by Cozbi A. Cabrera published by Albert Whitman available at independent booksellers and Amazon
After a day of being taunted by classmates about her unruly hair, Mackenzie can’t take any more and she seeks guidance from her wise and comforting neighbor, Miss Tillie. Using the beautiful garden in the backyard as a metaphor, Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie that maintaining healthy hair is not a chore nor is it something to fear. Most importantly, Mackenzie learns that natural black hair is beautiful.
Winner of an ALA Robert Sibert Informational Honor and a Coretta Scott King Honor for Illustration!
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks, written by Suzanne Slade, illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera. Published by Abrams Books, April 3, 2020
Two of my cloth dolls are currently available for sale through the Land of Nod print and online catalog.
I've been making cloth dolls for years...
the sort of dolls that struck or tickled my fancy. I'm thrilled that these dolls produced by Land Of Nod are being offered without the usual waitlist that often accompanies a custom order. It's as easy as click and ship! So, there's a thought for that special little girl in your life... SOLD OUT/NO LONGER AVAILABLE