Tami Charles

Daphne, Secret Vlogger

1 - Daphne Definitely Doesn't Do Sports (Aug-2018)
2 - Daphne Definitely Doesn't Do Drama (Aug-2018)
3 - Daphne Definitely Doesn't Do Fashion (Aug-2018)
4 - Daphne Definitely Doesn't Do Dances (Aug-2018)

Zuri Ray

1 - Zuri Ray Tries Ballet (Jun-2021)
2 - Zuri Ray and the Backyard Bash (Sep-2022)

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  That Beautiful Mind
  

  • Oct-2026
  • / General Fiction

  From New York Times bestselling author Tami Charles and her son, Chris Charles, comes a soaring and poetic celebration of the beautiful minds that make us all unique!Some days it feels like my mind doesn't work right. Mom says otherwise. That beautif...

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  Remember Her Name!
  

  • Feb-2026
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  Young Debbie Allen is destined for fame and everyone will know her name! A poetic, uplifting biography of a Black icon for kids ages 5-8. New York Times best-selling author Tami Charles tells Debbie Allen???s inspiring story of perseverance and growi...

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  Together, United
  

  • Sep-2025
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  With an inspirational message of unity comes the profound final installment of the All Because You Matter trilogy from powerhouse author Tami Charles and award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier!A lyrical and astounding proclamation of unity and love,...

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  We Are Here
  

  • Jan-2023
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  An empowering follow-up to New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter that celebrates the rich history of Black and brown men and women throughout history with soaring language and stunning illustration.Lyrical, affirmational, and...

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  Zuri Ray and the Backyard Bash
  

  • Sep-2022
  • / General Fiction

  Zuri Ray - 2
  

  From New York Times bestselling author Tami Charles and rising star illustrator Sharon Sordo comes the second book in a charming picture book series about a fun, spunky girl with strong opinions, big ideas, and a huge heart!Zuri Ray is back! And this...

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  Zuri Ray Tries Ballet
  

  • Jun-2021
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  Zuri Ray - 1
  

  From New York Times bestselling author Tami Charles and rising star illustrator Sharon Sordo comes the first book in a charming picture book series about a fun, spunky girl with a huge heart! Meet Zuri Ray. She’s always willing to go the extra m...

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  My Day with the Panye
  

  • Mar-2021
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  A young girl in Haiti is eager to learn how to carry a basket to market in an exuberant picture book with universal appeal. “To carry the panye, we move gracefully, even under the weight of the sun and the moon.” In the hills above Port-au-Prince...

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  Muted
  

  • Feb-2021
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  A ripped-from-the-headlines novel of ambition, music, and innocence lost, perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Jason Reynolds!Be bold. Get seen. Be Heard.For seventeen-year-old Denver, music is everything. Writing, performing, and her ultimate g...

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  All Because You Matter
  

  • Oct-2020
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  A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will, from powerhouse rising star author Tami Charles and esteemed, award-winning illust...

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  Freedom Soup
  

  • Dec-2019
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  “A Haitian grandmother and granddaughter share a holiday, a family recipe, and a story of freedom. . . . A stunning and necessary historical picture book.” -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The shake-shake of maracas vibrates down to my toes. T...

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  Becoming Beatriz
  

  • Sep-2019
  • / General Fiction

  "A compelling read about the quest for fame!"      -- Debbie Allen, star of Fame "Redemption is a heartbeat away."      -- Guadalupe Garcia McCall, author of the Pura Belpre Award winner Under the ...

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  Daphne Definitely Doesn't Do Dances
  

  • Aug-2018
  • / General Fiction

  Daphne, Secret Vlogger - 4
  

  A few months into the school year, Annabelle Louis is starting to find her place at McManus Middle School. But Annabelle's therapist, Dr. Varma, still thinks there's room for improvement in Annabelle's social life, especially since Mom will be leavin...

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  Daphne Definitely Doesn't Do Drama
  

  • Aug-2018
  • / General Fiction

  Daphne, Secret Vlogger - 2
  

  Ridiculous makeup, blinding spotlights, and too much catty drama! Annabelle Daphne Louis starts her second assignment from her therapist to venture outside of her comfort zone at her new school. This time, she's trying her hand at theater. Failing th...

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  Daphne Definitely Doesn't Do Fashion
  

  • Aug-2018
  • / General Fiction

  Daphne, Secret Vlogger - 3
  

  Daphne is a hilarious, fashion-savvy YouTube star. But at school, where Daphne is really Annabelle Louis, seventh-grade super geek, wearing the latest trends is far off her radar. Her therapist, Dr. Varma, suggests she try something new--a wardrobe m...

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  Daphne Definitely Doesn't Do Sports
  

  • Aug-2018
  • / General Fiction

  Daphne, Secret Vlogger - 1
  

  Annabelle Louis is a new kid and a nobody at McManus Middle School. Her therapist challenges the ever-skeptical Annabelle to try new things and make new friends to help her cope with her mom's upcoming military assignment in Afghanistan. Annabelle ta...

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  Like Vanessa
  

  • Mar-2018
  • / General Fiction

  Middle graders will laugh and cry with thirteen-year-old Vanessa Martin as she tries to be like Vanessa Williams, the first black Miss America.In this semi-autobiographical debut novel set in 1983, Vanessa Martin's real-life reality of living with fa...

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Award-Winning Books by Tami Charles

All Because You Matter
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