“Detroit's Jessica Care Moore is one of 23 poets nationwide awarded a 2025 Poet Laureate Fellowship by the Academy of American Poets.”

"… I'm glad that our poet laureate, jessica Care moore is a force of nature and global icon who loves her city and helps introduce the world to Detroit's excellence,”

“Award-winning poet, publisher, and filmmaker jessica Care moore continues to break boundaries across multiple artistic disciplines.”

“A gorgeously illustrated celebration of diversity that is a must-purchase.”

“Affirming and warm.”

“An extended, blessing-like tribute that celebrates Black girlhood and the journey to greatness.”

“This book is about celebrating our brilliance, our resilience, and making sure our children know their light shines too.”— jessica Care moore