That Beautiful Mind (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781546116387)

Tami Charles is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books for young readers, including the acclaimed picture books All Because You Matter, We Are Here, Together, United, and acclaimed novels Muted and Like Vanessa. Her work has earned multiple starred reviews, Junior Library Guild selections, and national recognition in Essence Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Buzzfeed's Top 40, and The New York Times Book Review. She has also appeared on Good Morning America, The Morning Blend, and CBS Mornings. Tami worked as an educator for thirteen years before pursuing her childhood dream of becoming an author. She now visits schools across the country and abroad, sharing stories that affirm and inspire. For more information on Tami, visit tamiwrites.com.
Christopher Charles makes his picture book debut with That Beautiful Mind, a story he co-authored with his mother, Tami Charles, inspired by his own experiences and desire to celebrate the diverse ways we all think and learn. He is a high school honor roll student, a Varsity basketball player, a delicious brownie baker, and a talented writer with a passion for science and storytelling. Chris was the inspiration for Tami Charles' New York Times bestselling picture book, All Because You Matter, brought to life by award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier.
Nikkolas Smith is a native of Houston, Texas, and a Master of Architecture recipient from Hampton University. He is an ARTivist, concept artist, children's book author, film illustrator, and movie poster designer. His books include The Artivist, The Golden Girls of Rio (nominated for an NAACP Image Award) and My Hair Is Poofy and That's Okay, and World Cup Women. He is also the illustrator of the New York Times bestseller The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, I Am Ruby Bridges, Black Panther Wakanda Forever: The Courage to Dream, and That Flag. He lives in Los Angeles, California.