This Christmas - by Regis And Kahran Bethencourt Hardcover

Book Synopsis

It's Christmas! It's Christmas!
Let's vibe with good cheer.
Let's break out the classics
we share once a year.

We recite Christmas poems
and sing carols with soul.
We all get together
to let the good times roll!

Gather around and celebrate the warmth of the season with enchanting photographs by the husband-and-wife duo behind CreativeSoul Photography. Festive favorites--from "Jingle Bells"and "Silent Night"to A Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker--are reimagined and paired with glittering photos that capture the beauty of Black and brown children. Like the perfect sugar cookie or most beautifully wrapped gift, every spread brims with holiday cheer.

In this dazzling book, perfect for gift giving, bestselling creators Regis and Kahran Bethencourt shake up Christmas with their iconic flare.

Review Quotes

"Imagination, ingenuity and passion collide on the pages of this inspiring tribute to children of color...an exquisite book that trumpets the magic and unlimited potential of young lives...The Me I Choose to Be is a striking book with a powerful question for everyone: Who is the me you choose to be? "--Jen Forbus, Shelf Awareness

Praise for Greatness:
An Amazon Best Book of 2025

Praise for The Me I Choose to Be:
A John Steptoe New Talent Award Winner
A 2021 Shelf Awareness Book of the Year
A 2021 Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book Pick

* "A creative and engaging look at Black history that will draw kids in to learn more. A must-purchase for all libraries."--School Library Journal, starred review

"A mantra-esque refrain unites Tarpley's rhyming statements throughout, encouraging readers to embrace their multitudes....An empowering visual essay."
--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

In this festive collection from the team behind the New York Times bestsellers Glory and Crowned, classic holiday songs and stories are decked out in style through glamorous photographs of Black children and families celebrating the season's joy and soul.