The Last Mirror on the Left by Lamar Giles

should have the freedom to be one of The Legendary Alstons. Every child, regardless of background, deserves adventure void of trauma. 'Fills a gaping void in children’s literature. “Lively prose, witty wordplay, and likable protagonists make this a fully engaging story.” - Horn Book Magazine

“Thrilling and heartfelt, this is an absolute first purchase.” - School Library Journal (starred review) “This heartwarming adventure centers on the caring relationship between two Black boys while driving home a lesson about what justice might truly be. A fantastic second addition to an already-acclaimed series.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Find him on Instagram and Twitter nods to the boys' Blackness and deep family ties woven into the narrative, this is an emotionally resonant and action-packed sequel that manages to be an even greater adventure than its predecessor.” - Booklist (starred review) London born and bred but of Nigerian heritage, when he’s not busy cooking up new characters and adventures you can find Dapo running illustration and character design workshops with children or organising events to help highlight the possibilities of a career in illustration to underrepresented members of the Black diaspora. Dapo is also illustrator of the Versify fiction series The Last Last Day of Summer and other upcoming series with Macmillan and Bloomsbury. He is the co-creator and illustrator of bestselling picture book Look Up! - winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the number 1 debut picture book of 2019. He lives in Virginia with his family.ĭapo Adeola is an award-winning illustrator and designer who creates characters and images that challenge expectations around race and gender in a fun and upbeat way. He is the cofounder of We Need Diverse Books and the editor of the WNDB anthology, Fresh Ink. Lamar Giles is the Edgar Award–nominated author of the Legendary Alston Boys series, as well as several young adult novels.

The Last Mirror on the Left by Lamar Giles