Face to Face

by Dinah Johnson, Kayla Mahaffey (Illustrator)

Overview

Celebrated Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winning author, Dinah Johnson (H is for Harlem), and debut artist, Kayla Mahaffey, present a joyful, empathetic and gorgeously illustrated ode about the power of connecting with someone face to face. 

What happens when you come face to face with someone new?

Do you wonder what they’re thinking? Maybe they’re worried. Maybe they’re daydreaming.

Maybe they’re a new friend just waiting to be made…

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780063257290
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	08/25/2026
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Dinah Johnson is the author of Black Magic, Hair Dance!, All Around Town: The Photographs of Richard Samuel Roberts, H Is for Harlem, and several other books. She is a professor of English at the University of South Carolina. You can catch up with Dinah at www.dinahjohnsonbooks.com.

Kayla Mahaffey was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, where she strengthened her skills and painted stories influenced by her childhood experiences. She attended the American Academy of Art and studied Illustration, and during her courses, Kayla found her colorful style and furthered her passion for the arts. When she is not creating artwork, Kayla loves trying new recipes, visiting museums, and hanging out with her family, friends, and pets. You can visit her at www.kaylamahaffey.com