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...
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...
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
“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
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
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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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
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
"We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there is such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action." #MLK
January 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
"We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there is such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action." #MLK
“we are each other’s
harvest:
we are each other’s
business:
we are each other’s
magnitude and bond.”
- Gwendolyn Brooks
harvest:
we are each other’s
business:
we are each other’s
magnitude and bond.”
- Gwendolyn Brooks
January 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
“we are each other’s
harvest:
we are each other’s
business:
we are each other’s
magnitude and bond.”
- Gwendolyn Brooks
harvest:
we are each other’s
business:
we are each other’s
magnitude and bond.”
- Gwendolyn Brooks
Congratulations to Cheryl Willis Hudson and London Ladd on the publication of their picture book When I Hear Spirituals, out today!!
Get a copy from your favorite bookseller. Autographed copies also available from Just Us Books.
Photo: Stephan Hudson
justusbooks.com/when-i-hear-...
Get a copy from your favorite bookseller. Autographed copies also available from Just Us Books.
Photo: Stephan Hudson
justusbooks.com/when-i-hear-...
January 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Congratulations to Cheryl Willis Hudson and London Ladd on the publication of their picture book When I Hear Spirituals, out today!!
Get a copy from your favorite bookseller. Autographed copies also available from Just Us Books.
Photo: Stephan Hudson
justusbooks.com/when-i-hear-...
Get a copy from your favorite bookseller. Autographed copies also available from Just Us Books.
Photo: Stephan Hudson
justusbooks.com/when-i-hear-...
Habari Gani?!
Today is the first day of #Kwanzaa - a week long African-American and Pan African holiday that celebrates family, community, and culture.
Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on one of seven principles, called the Nguzo Saba (listed below).
#NguzoSaba
Today is the first day of #Kwanzaa - a week long African-American and Pan African holiday that celebrates family, community, and culture.
Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on one of seven principles, called the Nguzo Saba (listed below).
#NguzoSaba
December 26, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Habari Gani?!
Today is the first day of #Kwanzaa - a week long African-American and Pan African holiday that celebrates family, community, and culture.
Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on one of seven principles, called the Nguzo Saba (listed below).
#NguzoSaba
Today is the first day of #Kwanzaa - a week long African-American and Pan African holiday that celebrates family, community, and culture.
Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on one of seven principles, called the Nguzo Saba (listed below).
#NguzoSaba
One thing about small business owners — they support each other!! Our cofounder Cheryl Willis Hudson shopping small at the NJPAC Kwanzaa Fest. If you’re in the Newark, NJ area today, check out the program and great vendors like Yara Harlem fabrics and Aya Paper (pictured below).
#Kwanzaa #shopsmall
#Kwanzaa #shopsmall
December 21, 2024 at 9:26 PM
One thing about small business owners — they support each other!! Our cofounder Cheryl Willis Hudson shopping small at the NJPAC Kwanzaa Fest. If you’re in the Newark, NJ area today, check out the program and great vendors like Yara Harlem fabrics and Aya Paper (pictured below).
#Kwanzaa #shopsmall
#Kwanzaa #shopsmall
“Dear Cheryl Willis Hudson,
Confidence. Confidence in who I am and who I will continue to be. These are just a few things your book, Bright Eyes, Brown Skin taught me...Because of reading your book at an early age, I am proud to be who I am.” - Sage
Small business. BIG impact.
#kidit
Confidence. Confidence in who I am and who I will continue to be. These are just a few things your book, Bright Eyes, Brown Skin taught me...Because of reading your book at an early age, I am proud to be who I am.” - Sage
Small business. BIG impact.
#kidit
December 16, 2024 at 1:32 PM
“Dear Cheryl Willis Hudson,
Confidence. Confidence in who I am and who I will continue to be. These are just a few things your book, Bright Eyes, Brown Skin taught me...Because of reading your book at an early age, I am proud to be who I am.” - Sage
Small business. BIG impact.
#kidit
Confidence. Confidence in who I am and who I will continue to be. These are just a few things your book, Bright Eyes, Brown Skin taught me...Because of reading your book at an early age, I am proud to be who I am.” - Sage
Small business. BIG impact.
#kidit
Small business. BIG impact.
A room full of young readers from Atkins Elementary in Shreveport, LA enjoying Bright Eyes, Brown Skin and I Told You I Can Play, two of the Just Us Books titles the school purchased for the children.
A room full of young readers from Atkins Elementary in Shreveport, LA enjoying Bright Eyes, Brown Skin and I Told You I Can Play, two of the Just Us Books titles the school purchased for the children.
December 11, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Small business. BIG impact.
A room full of young readers from Atkins Elementary in Shreveport, LA enjoying Bright Eyes, Brown Skin and I Told You I Can Play, two of the Just Us Books titles the school purchased for the children.
A room full of young readers from Atkins Elementary in Shreveport, LA enjoying Bright Eyes, Brown Skin and I Told You I Can Play, two of the Just Us Books titles the school purchased for the children.