Winsome Bingham

A radiant ode to family love in its many forms, from award-winning author Winsome Bingham and New York Times bestselling illustrator Joy Hwang Ruiz Whether biking or hiking, baking or caking, breakdancing or tap-dancing—or simply living, laughing, and loving—we were meant to be together. And during those times when we can’t be together, we have the memories that imprint our minds and the knowledge that Together is in our hearts. Featuring a diverse array of families and circumstances, this tender picture book is an ode to togetherness that also acknowledges the difficult times when being together isn’t possible—while reassuring young readers that “together” will come again. With spare, moving text by award-winning author Winsome Bingham and warm, inclusive illustrations by New York Times bestselling illustrator Joy Hwang Ruiz, Together celebrates the joy of time spent with loved ones and the family bonds that connect us whether we’re near or far.

in this mouthwatering companion to Soul Food Sunday, a child joins his grandmother in catching and cooking to prepare for the family’s fish fry.Fish Fry Friday is the perfect follow-up to Soul Food Sunday, a belovedCoretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor Book. One special Friday when school is closed, our narrator finally gets to join Granny for her day’s routine. Rods and reels, lures and lines, bobbers and baits are packed in Granny’s Jeep. Everyone cheers when Granny arrives at the pier—“the queen has arrived!” After reeling in the perfect catch together, they carefully scale and skin, cut and gut, batter and fry the fish into beautiful filets. But the family meal isn’t complete until Grandson adds his own special side dish to the table—made just like Granny taught Momma, and like Momma taught him.On Friday evenings, we go to Granny’s for a fish fry.And on Friday mornings, Granny fishes.This Friday, “You coming fishing with me,” Granny says.

A tender picture book about a veteran’s PTSD and a family’s love for each other—on good days and hard days—from award-winning creators Winsome Bingham and Rahele Jomepour Bell Momma is a fighter for her country’s freedom, and she's also a fighter for her family. When Momma comes home from a long deployment, however, something has changed. Our narrator, Momma’s “Baby," misses the big hugs, uniform fashion shows, and music mornings they used to share. And she really misses planting vegetables together. Now Momma won’t even come out to the garden. But maybe, just maybe, she can bring the garden to Momma.Missing Momma is the poignant and ultimately hopeful, comforting story of a child with a parent affected by PTSD. Sensitively written by Winsome Bingham and movingly illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell, Missing Momma beautifully reminds kids that a family’s love endures even on days that aren’t picture perfect.

A “soul-stirring opportunity for joyful reflection” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about a little girl who loses her grandmother and how, even in the midst of sadness and loss, life is beautiful.Every week, Granny Dee takes three trains and one bus to have a weekend full of TV-watching, bubble-bathing, nail-painting, day-tripping, and living LIFE with her granddaughter. Granny Dee always says, “Everybody should enjoy life. Life is beautiful.” Until one weekend Granny Dee doesn’t come, and Momma says she’s getting too old for trains and buses. So week after week, the little girl and her momma go to her instead. Then, one Sunday morning, Granny Dee dies. Can Momma and the little girl still find beauty in life while missing someone they loved?

Two families--both filled with love, both encountering hardship and joy, both living in the same place--and the one simple table that connects them all. For years, a mining family's life revolves around their table. It's where they eat, read, sew, laugh, and pay the bills; it's stained with easter egg paint, warmed by fresh biscuits and the soft morning sun. Outside the house, though, Appalachia changes. The coal mine closes, and the bills keep coming. Eventually, there's no choice but to move on-- and to say goodbye to the table. But then: When a young girl's father sees the table by the road, he slams on the brakes. A lifelong carpenter, he can see it's something special. They bring it home and clean it up; sitting around it, they eat and work and laugh. The girl wonders if another child once sat there, if they were anything like her. She'll never know . . . but the table remembers. The Table is a stirring contemplation on the similarity between even people whose lives are entirely different. The details of these different lives take many forms, but the love underlying both of these families makes them much more similar than they are different. The center of this book is family love, and the many important connections we share with the family we live with. Even in strife, this book shows, love provides a literal support. Expressively illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Jason Griffin, the story is deeply personal to coauthors Wiley Blevins, raised in West Virginia, and Winsome Bingham, who immigrated as a child from Jamaica to the U.S. South. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Join Lang Ford and his spirited friends in the thrilling sequel to the Fort Goode series. A Place to Call Home: Lang Ford has seamlessly settled into life at Fort Goode Military Base, where adventure and camaraderie are the norms of the day. With his loyal companions - Ying, Carlos, and George - by his side, there's never a dull moment in sight. Unveiling Hidden Gems: From secret hideouts that beckon exploration to joyous holiday parties filled with laughter and merriment, sack races that challenge their agility to daring rescue missions that test their mettle, Fort Goode is a treasure trove of unexpected surprises. The Winds of Change: However, the winds of change are always on the horizon. When news of a potential reassignment surfaces, Lang and his friends are faced with a heart-wrenching decision. Will their deep-seated friendships endure the test of separation, or will the bonds they've built at Fort Goode crumble? "Fort Goode: The Goode Life" is a heartwarming and relatable tale that delves into the essence of friendship, loyalty, and the uncertainties that come with life's twists and turns. Winsome Bingham's storytelling and Colin Bootman's vivid illustrations transport readers to a world of childhood wonder and the bittersweet reality of growing up. Discover a story that will tug at your heartstrings and make you reminisce about the unforgettable moments of youth. "Fort Goode: The Goode Life" is a timeless journey of friendship, resilience, and the enduring power of a shared adventure.

From award-winning creators Winsome Bingham and E.B. Lewis, this powerful story celebrates a journey crucial to our democracy: the walk to voteMy granny is taking me on THE WALK.“Because leaders are not born,” she says. “They’re made through molding and modeling.”“What’s the walk?” I ask.“You’ll see. And there’s a few treasured souls coming too.”Granny and her granddaughter are going on a walk. But this is not just any walk. It’s a walk that must not be missed; one that is more important than ever, but has been made increasingly difficult for many to participate in. It’s a walk that joins together a community, that lifts voices; that allows us to speak up, stand up, and say what’s on our minds. It’s a walk for hope. Where are all these treasured souls going? Just WALK ON and find out.

Prepare to embark on a heartwarming journey of friendship, family, and finding home in Welcome to Fort Goode, by Winsome Bingham Meet Lang Ford, a young boy who's no stranger to change. Once again, he's leaving behind his school, friends, and the familiar comforts of his community, all because of his dad's new post at Fort Goode Military Base in Virginia. As Lang adjusts to his new surroundings and makes new friends, he discovers a profound truth - as long as his family is together, he is truly home. A Lesson in Unity: In a world where one person's service in the military means the whole family serves, Lang, a Jamerican boy, faces the challenge of balancing friendship, family, and adapting to his new home. Bonus Features: This remarkable book not only tells a touching story but also includes valuable extras like a glossary of terms and a delicious recipe for Jamaican Grater Cake, offering readers an immersive and enriching experience. Welcome to Fort Goode is just the beginning of Lang's adventure, the first installment in a captivating 3-book series. It's a story that resonates with authenticity, providing African American and Jamerican representation that will warm the heart and inspire readers of all ages.

Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in this loving celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table On Sundays, everyone gathers at Granny’s for Soul Food. But today, I don’t go to the backyard or the great room. I follow Granny instead. “You’re a big boy now,” Granny says. “Time for you to learn.” At Granny’s, Sunday isn’t Sunday without a big family gathering over a lovingly prepared meal. Old enough now, our narrator is finally invited to help cook the dishes for the first time: He joins Granny in grating the cheese, cleaning the greens, and priming the meat for Roscoe Ray’s grill. But just when Granny says they’re finished, her grandson makes his own contribution, sweetening this Sunday gathering—and the many more to come. Evocatively written and vividly illustrated, this mouthwatering story is a warm celebration of tradition and coming together at a table filled with love and delicious food.