![]() ![]() From wondering whether the child will be like family members, such as “your cousin Curlena is loud and joyful,” the narrator moves on to wonder if the child will “find beauty in all that you see, like Ms. Pippins goes a step beyond family to layer this narrative with the important role community plays in the black experience. This heartfelt narrative speaks to everyday experiences, whether a family get-together, camping, or baking. ![]() Addressing the newcomer, the narrator speculates about which qualities and enthusiasms demonstrated by loved ones the babe might share. Pippins here explores how one African American family celebrates their newest addition. New life often sparks conversation from excited family around whom the expected child may look like in the family or what they may grow up to be. It takes both family and community support early on to encourage children to grow up to be their full authentic selves. ![]()
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