“A brother’s love is a brother’s love.” (Det. Roland Castlebeck, Gone in 60 Seconds)

There’s just something precious about the power of brotherly love, the kind where they can pick up right where they left off no matter how much time has passed, the willingness to call each other out but also pick each other up, a bond that is rooted in a love that runs deeper than words can express.

And so, two remarkable brothers are working together with an unfailing belief in each other’s abilities to bring heartwarming masterpieces to life to inspire little ones to explore the world around them and unlock the limitless possibilities that lie within. ‍️‍

Award-Winning Children’s Book Authors & Illustrators, Jarrett & Jerome Pumphrey, join our John Masiulionis and Little Forrest on Episode #224 of PR From The Heart’s Children’s Books Spotlight Series (as part of the program’s 6-Year Anniversary Celebration) to share their inspiring stories, the release of their newly-illustrated children’s books, The Last Stand (written by Antwan Eady, published by Knopf Books for Young Readers/Penguin Random House) There Was a Party for Langston (written by New York Times Bestselling Author, Jason Reynolds, published by Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers), their debut middle grade debut, Link + Hud: Heroes by a Hair (published by Norton Young Readers), how they persevered in their creative pursuits as individuals and collaborative partners, how they were able to overcome their challenges in returning to from the KidLit community after a near 20-year break, the importance of simplicity in creating emotional resonance in children’s books, being able to appreciate and savor your journey, instead of rushing through life, plus much more. ‍‍

We encourage you, our fellow neighbors, to support Jarrett and Jerome by purchasing your copies of The Last Stand, There Was a Party for Langston, & Link + Hud: Heroes by a Hair and enjoying these empowering reads with your little ones: https://bit.ly/485XM9Q.

‍ The Last Stand: https://bit.ly/4hkfvPp

There Was a Party for Langston: https://bit.ly/3Y4wEUo

‍‍ Link + Hud: Heroes by a Hair: https://bit.ly/3BKFgYI

The Old Boat: https://bit.ly/485yE32

The Old Truck: https://bit.ly/489YCSZ

Link + Hud: Heroes by a Hair Text copyright © 2023 by Jarrett & Jerome Pumphrey • Illustrations copyright © 2023 by Jarrett & Jerome Pumphrey. Courtesy of Norton Young Readers. All Rights Reserved. The Last Stand Text copyright © 2024 by Antwan Eady • Illustrations copyright © 2024 by Jarrett & Jerome Pumphrey. Courtesy of Knopf Books for Young Readers/Penguin Random House. All Rights Reserved. If you enjoyed reading The Last Stand, we also invite you to tune in to Antwan Eady’s trolley stop on The Children’s Books Spotlight Series (Episode #202), where he talks about co-creating this powerful story with The Pumphrey Brothers: https://bit.ly/3BIhDQu.

️ Stay connected with Jarrett online and on social media:

‍‍ Official Website: https://bit.ly/485XM9Q

‍‍ Instagram: https://bit.ly/403prGu

‍‍ X: https://bit.ly/404z9Zj

️ Stay connected with Jerome online and on social media:

‍‍ Official Website: https://bit.ly/485XM9Q

‍‍ Instagram: https://bit.ly/3BOnP9O

‍‍ X: https://bit.ly/4f0njUj