The Uncles
$28.13
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
29 September 2026
Summary
A young boy calls on his loving uncles for a much-needed boys’ day in the wake of his father’s death in this touching debut picture book about grief and healing that’s a heartfelt homage to strong men who step in as loving role models for the children who need them.
Lil’ Kev is the only boy in the house now that Daddy is gone. Momma and his sisters try to fill the void as best as they can, playing video games, racing cars, and even shooting hoops sometimes. But it’s not the same. Then…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781665965958 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1665965959 |
| Author: | Tunisia Williams, Lance Evans |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 29 September 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 305mm x 254mm x 3mm |
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“Affirming and communal in the most enduring of ways.” – Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Tunisia Williams
Tunisia Williams is a writer and middle school counselor. A proud PB Rising Stars Mentee Alumna, she writes books for children, and pens and directs plays for her church’s performing arts ministry. When not writing, she can be found curled up on the couch, taking a nap, or streaming her favorite shows. Tunisia lives in Georgia with her husband, Robert, and their three dogs: Coco, Hope, and Grace.
Lance Evans is an illustrator and recent graduate based in New Jersey. Always passionate about learning, he utilizes the techniques, processes, and history of art to create. His work includes fashion and editorial illustrations, clothing graphics, record covers, and more. In his downtime he’s either building Lego sets, rating movies on Letterboxd, or appreciating the outside world. Lance is currently interested in chapter, middle grade, and YA books, as well as cover artwork. He enjoys realistic fiction and nonfiction; his favorite topics include coming of age, Black culture, fashion, sports, music, street culture, nature, and travel.
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