Picture Books

Cover of a book titled 'Keep on a-Walkin'. Several women and girls march holding purple signs, with a girl in the front holding a sign that says 'Kimberly Burwell Stands Up for Environmental Justice'. The book is illustrated by Safer Hudson and written by Dollie Burwell and Cathy Sheafor, with a release date of October 12, 2026.

Keep On a-Walkin’

KIMBERLY BURWELL STANDS UP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 

Written by Dollie Burwell and Cathy Sheafor
Illustrated by Safier Hudson

The story of Kimberly Burwell, daughter of environmental justice pioneer Dollie Burwell. Kimberly stood beside her mother during the 1982 Warren County protests and insisted on joining the action. Her presence—and her arrest—spotlighted the human stakes of environmental injustice and demonstrated that young people can take a meaningful stand for justice. 

Preorder NOW at this link. You can preorder anywhere books are sold. Every reader gets access to free resources designed to extend the story including teacher resources for K2, 3-5, and 6-12. Bring this story to more classrooms and libraries, amplify conversations about environmental justice, and ensure more young readers see themselves as change makers. If you wish to donate a copy to a school, contact Cathy through the contact page on the website.

Forthcoming from The Pilgrim Press

Illustration of a wicker basket containing three balls of yarn in blue, pink, and green, with two knitting needles stuck into the blue yarn.

Sitting and Knitting

Written by Cathy Sheafor
Illustrated by Hannah Sanguinetti

As a child anxiously waits with her uncle for her mother to come out of surgery, she notices him unwind a bit of yarn and loop it around two fingers. When she discovers why he knits, she begins her own knitting voyage with a shimmery ball of rainbow yarn. Join these warm characters in their special knitting journey.

Forthcoming from The Pilgrim Press