A City Dream

A poetic debut picture book, inspired by Baltimore, that celebrates community action.

Sometimes, a neighborhood feels forgotten.

But in the vibrant imagination of one young girl, there are dreams of a different city.

In her dreams, her city is a fantastic place.

And together with her neighbors, she can make it better.

More beautiful.

Safe.

Maybe Something Beautiful meets Something, Someday in this deeply touching ode to cities and urban spaces that reveals the transformative power of communal love, creativity, and hope.

An optimistic and actionable call to community engagement.  - Kirkus Reviews

[An] empowering vision of change-making. - Publishers Weekly

Inviting and full of hope, this is a perfect book for a lapsit read that helps littles imagine brighter futures. - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Readers will be swept away by the enthusiasm for change that is shown and will be inspired to change their community for the better. - Maria Graybosch, School Library Journal