Man Up!

A sensitive Black boy struggles in a world where toxic masculinity is embedded. How can Aaron express emotions when he's admonished to "Man up?"

This engaging picture book centering Black boys explores the damaging effects of toxic masculinity in our culture and how it affects empathetic children. We meet young Aaron who is outgoing and funny and a whiz at kickball. He's also compassionate and kind-hearted, spending time reading books to seniors at the nursing home down the street. He's a g...