Makeda Makes A Mountain

PRAISE FOR Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat: “An inclusive early reader that celebrates dialogue about individual differences.” – School Library Journal

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: “Warm, upbeat, and satisfying.” – Publishers Weekly

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: “A sweet coming-of-age story…Highly recommended” – School Library Journal

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: “This story of two families coming together is grounded and sweet…recommended for all children who appreciate realistic contemporary stories.” – Booklist (starred review)

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: “A smart, endearing story about two girls who are blending families, growing up, and building a friendship.” – Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: “Rhuday-Perkovich and Vernick hit all the right sister notes with hilarity and heart. Hopefully we have not heard the last of these two Naomis.” – Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor author of One Crazy Summer

PRAISE FOR NAOMIS TOO: “A sequel that packs as much heart, humor, and understanding as the first.” – Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR NAOMIS TOO: “The characters navigate microaggressions and the challenges of allyship in an authentic manner.” – The Horn Book

Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich is the author of several picture books, including Someday is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-Ins, as well as middle grade novels such as Operation Sisterhood. She is also the co-author of the Two Naomis series. Olugbemisola lives in New York with her family.