Kids learn who they are through the stories around them—and too often, those stories don’t fully reflect every child. 
When Black history and everyday Black heroes are honored, all children gain something powerful: visibility, belonging, and pride grounded in lived legacy. 
That’s why one trusted Black voice is showing families how to turn remembrance into rhythm and prayer into the foundation of life—helping kids feel seen, strong, and ready to lead the world with love. 
Award-Winning Children’s Author, Tameka Fryer Brown, joins our John Masiulionis and Little Forrest on Episode #263 of PR From The Heart’s Children’s Books Spotlight Series to share her inspiring story, the release of her new book, Prayer Is (published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux/MacKids), practical tools for parents to introduce prayer to their children, meaningful ways for families to pray together and deepen their connection, the importance of keeping Black history alive and having diversity and inclusion in our cultural conversations and community building, and a sneak preview of her upcoming release, More Than Enough (published by Candlewick Press)—plus much more. 
We encourage you, our friends and neighbors, to support Tameka by getting your copies of Prayer Is and enjoying this empowering read with your little ones: https://bit.ly/4kfyMTV.
Prayer Is
Text copyright © 2026 by Tameka Fryer Brown • Illustrations copyright © 2026 by Alleanna Harris. Used with permission. Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)/MacKids Books. All rights reserved.
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