My intention was always to honor Black family gatherings in general. Nor was I ever focused on any particular holiday. So when I think about it, the story itself may have been inspired by the Thanksgiving hashtag, but the framework I used to tell it was inspired by the time of year that I started drafting it.įor me, it was never about writing a counting book, per se, though I did realize that would be an added feature of the structure. I wrote the first draft of Twelve Dinging Doorbells in December of 2017, just a few days before Christmas. I search out that hashtag every year as the holiday season approaches, just to laugh and feel in community with Black folks throughout the country about all the various things our families and family gatherings have in common. TFB: Believe it or not, the book was actually inspired by #ThanksgivingwithBlackfamiles. KM: This book is obviously inspired by the popular Twelve Days of Christmas song, but please tell us the details of how this story came about? Also, did you set out to write a counting book, a holiday book, or both? That's everything you need for a joyful picture book, right? TFB: Thanks, Kirstie! Family, food, humor, and bright colors. KM: Hi Tameka, I’m super excited to talk with you about Twelve Dinging Doorbells! I have a soft spot for holiday books and stories that feature intergenerational families and TDD has it all. Kirstie Myvett interviews Tameka Fryer Brown about her latest book, TWELVE DINGING DOORBELLS!
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