The Brown BookshelfThe Brown Bookshelf is "a group of authors and illustrators who came together to push awareness of the myriad of African American voices writing for young readers. 28 Days Later is the flagship initiative of The Brown Bookshelf. It is a month-long showcase of the best in Picture Books, Middle Grade and Young Adult novels written and illustrated by African Americans to help parents, teachers, librarians and booksellers recommend good reads."