{"product_id":"the-gathering-table-hardcover","title":"The Gathering Table - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAntwan Eady\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLondon Ladd\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe author of \u003ci\u003eNigel and the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a joyful picture book about how a Southern family gathers around a special table for year-round celebrations that highlight the importance of family, community, and coming together.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn my family, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ethere are traditions.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd my favorite--\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ehappen around this table.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNo matter the season, no matter the reason, the love that surrounds this boy's family table is palpable and neverending. From a golden anniversary to Juneteenth, a special wedding to a new baby sister, here is a family that never forgets to come together and celebrate what it truly means to be there for each other. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHeartfelt illustrations complement the lyrical text in this poignant picture book that reveals how Gullah Geechee culture contributes to a family's love, and reminds us the importance of building community one gathering at a time.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntwan Eady\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the award-winning picture book \u003ci\u003eNigel and the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Gracey Zhang and \u003ci\u003eThe Last Stand\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey, which received seven starred reviews. Down the dirt roads of South Carolina's Low Country is where Antwan's understanding of--and appreciation for--family, community, and land unfolded. Now he shares those stories with the world. When he isn't writing, he's visiting schools, libraries, and colleges throughout the country. A graduate of Clemson University, Antwan lives in Savannah, Georgia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLondon Ladd\u003c\/b\u003e is a prominent illustrator who has received recognition from the American Library Association, Parent's Choice Awards, Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, American Illustration, and World Illustration Awards and has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award. London has illustrated numerous critically acclaimed books, including \u003ci\u003eBlack Gold\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Red, White, and Blue\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eYou So Black\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as newspapers, magazines, and community-based murals. London is currently an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. He resides in Syracuse, NY.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 9.27 x 11.29 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154098094143,"sku":"9780593480601","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/0YiGR2P-Gh9780593480601.webp?v=1776953700","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-gathering-table-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}