Just Us Books
@justusbooks.bsky.social
Black-owned indie publisher of children’s books that center and celebrate Black stories, history and culture. Founded in 1988 by Wade and Cheryl Willis Hudson. https://justusbooks.com
We invite you to join our founders, Wade and Cheryl Hudson for a very special conversation with fellow publisher W. Paul Coates, CEO and founder of Black Classic Press
Sunday, Nov. 9, 6 pm Eastern
Register below.
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Sunday, Nov. 9, 6 pm Eastern
Register below.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We invite you to join our founders, Wade and Cheryl Hudson for a very special conversation with fellow publisher W. Paul Coates, CEO and founder of Black Classic Press
Sunday, Nov. 9, 6 pm Eastern
Register below.
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Sunday, Nov. 9, 6 pm Eastern
Register below.
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Wade and Cheryl Hudson join EveryLibrary Live! for Banned Books Week Fest 2025, ft authors, editors, and advocates in convo about the freedom to read.
Save the date for their panel Fri, Oct. 10, 1 pm EST and check out the full lineup ⬇️
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
Save the date for their panel Fri, Oct. 10, 1 pm EST and check out the full lineup ⬇️
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
EveryLibrary Live! Banned Books 2025 Calendar
Join EveryLibrary Live! for Banned Books Week Fest 2025, a free online celebration featuring 25+ authors, editors, and advocates in bold conversations about storytelling, censorship, and the freedom t...
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October 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Wade and Cheryl Hudson join EveryLibrary Live! for Banned Books Week Fest 2025, ft authors, editors, and advocates in convo about the freedom to read.
Save the date for their panel Fri, Oct. 10, 1 pm EST and check out the full lineup ⬇️
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
Save the date for their panel Fri, Oct. 10, 1 pm EST and check out the full lineup ⬇️
www.everylibrary.org/everylibrary...
14 episodes, 15 guests, countless gems!
Revisit powerful conversation with talented writers, illustrators, editors, booksellers, educators, librarians and others who help get books into the hands of readers.
▶️ www.youtube.com/channel/UCCv...
Revisit powerful conversation with talented writers, illustrators, editors, booksellers, educators, librarians and others who help get books into the hands of readers.
▶️ www.youtube.com/channel/UCCv...
June 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
14 episodes, 15 guests, countless gems!
Revisit powerful conversation with talented writers, illustrators, editors, booksellers, educators, librarians and others who help get books into the hands of readers.
▶️ www.youtube.com/channel/UCCv...
Revisit powerful conversation with talented writers, illustrators, editors, booksellers, educators, librarians and others who help get books into the hands of readers.
▶️ www.youtube.com/channel/UCCv...
Thank you to all the amazing teachers who help our students learn and grow! 💐
(Image copyright Nancy Devard, published in the book Afro-Bets I’m Going to Be, written by Wade Hudson, published by Just Us Books)
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
(Image copyright Nancy Devard, published in the book Afro-Bets I’m Going to Be, written by Wade Hudson, published by Just Us Books)
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
May 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Thank you to all the amazing teachers who help our students learn and grow! 💐
(Image copyright Nancy Devard, published in the book Afro-Bets I’m Going to Be, written by Wade Hudson, published by Just Us Books)
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
(Image copyright Nancy Devard, published in the book Afro-Bets I’m Going to Be, written by Wade Hudson, published by Just Us Books)
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
In The Children's Book Council’s Publisher’s Spotlight, our founders Wade and Cheryl Hudson talk about Just Us Books’ mission, titles they think deserve a bit more shine, and their publishing priorities for the future.
Thanks for the spotlight CBC!
www.cbcbooks.org/2025/04/09/p...
Thanks for the spotlight CBC!
www.cbcbooks.org/2025/04/09/p...
April 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
In The Children's Book Council’s Publisher’s Spotlight, our founders Wade and Cheryl Hudson talk about Just Us Books’ mission, titles they think deserve a bit more shine, and their publishing priorities for the future.
Thanks for the spotlight CBC!
www.cbcbooks.org/2025/04/09/p...
Thanks for the spotlight CBC!
www.cbcbooks.org/2025/04/09/p...
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today on the blog: Emely Rumble, LCSW " To me, bibliotherapy is a form of liberation. It’s a deeply relational, sacred practice that uses literature to support healing, support the development of self-understanding, and affirm one’s lived experience."
pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2025/04/10/i...
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April 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
today on the blog: Emely Rumble, LCSW " To me, bibliotherapy is a form of liberation. It’s a deeply relational, sacred practice that uses literature to support healing, support the development of self-understanding, and affirm one’s lived experience."
pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2025/04/10/i...
pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2025/04/10/i...
April 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Join us in celebrating — and defending — the freedoms found in our libraries this National Library Week and #RighttoReadDay
Check out the resources here:
uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...
Check out the resources here:
uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...
April 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Join us in celebrating — and defending — the freedoms found in our libraries this National Library Week and #RighttoReadDay
Check out the resources here:
uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...
Check out the resources here:
uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...
“Speak the truth to the people
Talk sense to the people
Free them with reason
Free them with honesty
Free the people with Love
and Courage and Care for
their Being...”
from “Speak The Truth To The People” published in Continuum: New and Selected Poems by Mari Evans
#PoetryMonth
Talk sense to the people
Free them with reason
Free them with honesty
Free the people with Love
and Courage and Care for
their Being...”
from “Speak The Truth To The People” published in Continuum: New and Selected Poems by Mari Evans
#PoetryMonth
April 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
“Speak the truth to the people
Talk sense to the people
Free them with reason
Free them with honesty
Free the people with Love
and Courage and Care for
their Being...”
from “Speak The Truth To The People” published in Continuum: New and Selected Poems by Mari Evans
#PoetryMonth
Talk sense to the people
Free them with reason
Free them with honesty
Free the people with Love
and Courage and Care for
their Being...”
from “Speak The Truth To The People” published in Continuum: New and Selected Poems by Mari Evans
#PoetryMonth
Congrats to Vanessa Brantley Newton who is bringing her many talents and amazing energy to @pbskids
Ms. V & Me! invites children to create art, tell stories, and sing songs along with Vanessa (Ms. V) in her studio. Watch, enjoy and spread the word!
youtu.be/CwASc2Re3Is
Ms. V & Me! invites children to create art, tell stories, and sing songs along with Vanessa (Ms. V) in her studio. Watch, enjoy and spread the word!
youtu.be/CwASc2Re3Is
Ms. V & Me! | Buttons and Racecars | PBS KIDS
YouTube video by PBS KIDS
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March 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Congrats to Vanessa Brantley Newton who is bringing her many talents and amazing energy to @pbskids
Ms. V & Me! invites children to create art, tell stories, and sing songs along with Vanessa (Ms. V) in her studio. Watch, enjoy and spread the word!
youtu.be/CwASc2Re3Is
Ms. V & Me! invites children to create art, tell stories, and sing songs along with Vanessa (Ms. V) in her studio. Watch, enjoy and spread the word!
youtu.be/CwASc2Re3Is
Reposted by Just Us Books
February 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”
- Frederick Douglass
In solidarity.
#Economicblackout
- Frederick Douglass
In solidarity.
#Economicblackout
February 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”
- Frederick Douglass
In solidarity.
#Economicblackout
- Frederick Douglass
In solidarity.
#Economicblackout
NYC friends - join Cheryl Willis Hudson and London Ladd as they present their new picture book, When I Hear Spirituals, along with music by the Lafayette Inspirational Ensemble.
Sunday, Feb. 23, 4 - 5 pm at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Fort Greene
Presented by Greenlight Bookstore
Sunday, Feb. 23, 4 - 5 pm at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Fort Greene
Presented by Greenlight Bookstore
February 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
NYC friends - join Cheryl Willis Hudson and London Ladd as they present their new picture book, When I Hear Spirituals, along with music by the Lafayette Inspirational Ensemble.
Sunday, Feb. 23, 4 - 5 pm at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Fort Greene
Presented by Greenlight Bookstore
Sunday, Feb. 23, 4 - 5 pm at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Fort Greene
Presented by Greenlight Bookstore
DOING THE WORK!
We’re lifting up institutions that have made sharing our stories their mission. Black-owned publishing companies that celebrate Black people, Black culture, and Black history in their books all year round.
#BlackSky #BookSky
justusbooks.blogspot.com/2025/02/doin...
We’re lifting up institutions that have made sharing our stories their mission. Black-owned publishing companies that celebrate Black people, Black culture, and Black history in their books all year round.
#BlackSky #BookSky
justusbooks.blogspot.com/2025/02/doin...
Doing the Work
justusbooks.blogspot.com
February 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
DOING THE WORK!
We’re lifting up institutions that have made sharing our stories their mission. Black-owned publishing companies that celebrate Black people, Black culture, and Black history in their books all year round.
#BlackSky #BookSky
justusbooks.blogspot.com/2025/02/doin...
We’re lifting up institutions that have made sharing our stories their mission. Black-owned publishing companies that celebrate Black people, Black culture, and Black history in their books all year round.
#BlackSky #BookSky
justusbooks.blogspot.com/2025/02/doin...
This is Black History!
Decades ago Wade and Cheryl Hudson were parents on a search for children's books that reflected the diversity of Black history, culture and experiences. Today their publishing company, Just Us Books, is celebrating 36 years in business!
justusbooks.com
#BlackSky #BookSky
Decades ago Wade and Cheryl Hudson were parents on a search for children's books that reflected the diversity of Black history, culture and experiences. Today their publishing company, Just Us Books, is celebrating 36 years in business!
justusbooks.com
#BlackSky #BookSky
February 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This is Black History!
Decades ago Wade and Cheryl Hudson were parents on a search for children's books that reflected the diversity of Black history, culture and experiences. Today their publishing company, Just Us Books, is celebrating 36 years in business!
justusbooks.com
#BlackSky #BookSky
Decades ago Wade and Cheryl Hudson were parents on a search for children's books that reflected the diversity of Black history, culture and experiences. Today their publishing company, Just Us Books, is celebrating 36 years in business!
justusbooks.com
#BlackSky #BookSky
Children’s books for Black History Month and beyond - all available from Just Us Books or your favorite bookseller.
Video by @katurahudson.bsky.social
#BookSky #BlackSky #BlackHistoryMonth
Video by @katurahudson.bsky.social
#BookSky #BlackSky #BlackHistoryMonth
February 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Children’s books for Black History Month and beyond - all available from Just Us Books or your favorite bookseller.
Video by @katurahudson.bsky.social
#BookSky #BlackSky #BlackHistoryMonth
Video by @katurahudson.bsky.social
#BookSky #BlackSky #BlackHistoryMonth
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever be free.” - abolitionist, writer Frederick Douglass, born in 1818.
Like many who were born enslaved, he did not know his birth date. He later chose to celebrate it on Feb. 14.
📷 His 2000-book library at the Frederick Douglass National Historical site
Like many who were born enslaved, he did not know his birth date. He later chose to celebrate it on Feb. 14.
📷 His 2000-book library at the Frederick Douglass National Historical site
February 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever be free.” - abolitionist, writer Frederick Douglass, born in 1818.
Like many who were born enslaved, he did not know his birth date. He later chose to celebrate it on Feb. 14.
📷 His 2000-book library at the Frederick Douglass National Historical site
Like many who were born enslaved, he did not know his birth date. He later chose to celebrate it on Feb. 14.
📷 His 2000-book library at the Frederick Douglass National Historical site
Reposted by Just Us Books
For Black History Month a few years ago, we curated a list of 50 Black kidlit creators who should be on your radar and your bookshelf. Still stands. 😊
#BlackSky #BookSky
justusbooks.blogspot.com/2022/01/cele...
#BlackSky #BookSky
justusbooks.blogspot.com/2022/01/cele...
February 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
For Black History Month a few years ago, we curated a list of 50 Black kidlit creators who should be on your radar and your bookshelf. Still stands. 😊
#BlackSky #BookSky
justusbooks.blogspot.com/2022/01/cele...
#BlackSky #BookSky
justusbooks.blogspot.com/2022/01/cele...
We’re giving away our Black History Handbook — a great resource for educators, parents, and program leaders.
Sign up today to receive your copy in our next newsletter. ⬇️
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Sign up today to receive your copy in our next newsletter. ⬇️
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February 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We’re giving away our Black History Handbook — a great resource for educators, parents, and program leaders.
Sign up today to receive your copy in our next newsletter. ⬇️
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Sign up today to receive your copy in our next newsletter. ⬇️
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An important piece in School Library Journal about diversity in book publishing and the challenges we face moving forward —featuring insights from our co-founder Wade Hudson. www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/gainin...
Gaining Ground? Diversity in Publishing
Progress toward a more racially diverse publishing workforce has been slow. Publishing leaders face political and economic changes that may make further progress harder.
www.schoollibraryjournal.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
An important piece in School Library Journal about diversity in book publishing and the challenges we face moving forward —featuring insights from our co-founder Wade Hudson. www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/gainin...
Celebrating Black Joy!
The Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader lift up the power of storytelling this #BlackHistoryMonth & beyond.
Check out their feature on bestselling kidlit creators and their inspiring books.
www.cbcbooks.org/readers/read...
#BookSky
The Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader lift up the power of storytelling this #BlackHistoryMonth & beyond.
Check out their feature on bestselling kidlit creators and their inspiring books.
www.cbcbooks.org/readers/read...
#BookSky
February 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Celebrating Black Joy!
The Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader lift up the power of storytelling this #BlackHistoryMonth & beyond.
Check out their feature on bestselling kidlit creators and their inspiring books.
www.cbcbooks.org/readers/read...
#BookSky
The Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader lift up the power of storytelling this #BlackHistoryMonth & beyond.
Check out their feature on bestselling kidlit creators and their inspiring books.
www.cbcbooks.org/readers/read...
#BookSky
For the 18th year The Brown Bookshelf’s “28 Days Later” Black History Month campaign is celebrating Black authors and illustrators. Check out their daily profiles, presented in partnership with Black Stories Amplified.
thebrownbookshelf.com
thebrownbookshelf.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
For the 18th year The Brown Bookshelf’s “28 Days Later” Black History Month campaign is celebrating Black authors and illustrators. Check out their daily profiles, presented in partnership with Black Stories Amplified.
thebrownbookshelf.com
thebrownbookshelf.com
We love Langston!
Hear Langston Hughes (born on this day in 1901) read his poem “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=5mFp...
Hear Langston Hughes (born on this day in 1901) read his poem “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=5mFp...
Langston Hughes reads The Negro Speaks of Rivers
YouTube video by awetblackbough
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February 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We love Langston!
Hear Langston Hughes (born on this day in 1901) read his poem “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=5mFp...
Hear Langston Hughes (born on this day in 1901) read his poem “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=5mFp...
Happy Black History Month!!
“February is a reminder that Black history should be an integral part of American and world history. It is something that we celebrate all year round.”
- Wade and Cheryl Hudson
founders, Just Us Books
photo: Stephan Hudson
“February is a reminder that Black history should be an integral part of American and world history. It is something that we celebrate all year round.”
- Wade and Cheryl Hudson
founders, Just Us Books
photo: Stephan Hudson
February 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Happy Black History Month!!
“February is a reminder that Black history should be an integral part of American and world history. It is something that we celebrate all year round.”
- Wade and Cheryl Hudson
founders, Just Us Books
photo: Stephan Hudson
“February is a reminder that Black history should be an integral part of American and world history. It is something that we celebrate all year round.”
- Wade and Cheryl Hudson
founders, Just Us Books
photo: Stephan Hudson