🧢 “They Banned His Book on Black Boy Joy — But Author Derrick Barnes Wasn't Having It!”

https://www.SuccessfulBlackParenting.com -- Award-winning author Derrick Barnes joins BACKtalk to share the powerful story behind his newest picture book, I Got You: A Brother’s Promise. Inspired by his own four sons—aka the Mighty Barnes Brothers—this heartwarming tale celebrates brotherhood, empathy, and the ups and downs of growing up Black and brilliant.

We talked about:

- The importance of showing Black boy joy in literature

- How he fought to keep one of his books from being banned

- Raising confident sons in today’s world

- About his newest book, "I Got You"- The real-life sibling bond that inspired Rasheed & Anthony

- Why emotional honesty matters in Black families

- How illustrator Shamar Knight-Justice brings this love to life💬

Don’t miss this conversation—it’s about more than a book. It’s a celebration of Black family, fatherhood, and what it means to say “I got you.”

📚 I Got You hits shelves July 15, 2025 — preorder now!

🔗 https://amzn.to/3TDkeRA

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