Title: In the Nick of Time
Author: Deedee CummingsIllustrator: Charlene Mosley
Publisher: Make a Way Media
Themes: multicultural, Black American/African American children's stories, festivals, Christmas/holidays
Ages: 3-7A timely tale about a little brown boy who saves Christmas. Nick Saint never really put a lot of thought into his name until one snowy day in December when he accidentally receives a letter meant for Saint Nick. Realizing there is not much time left until Christmas, Nick opens the letter. The unexpected message inside ultimately leads him on a journey of understanding poverty, gratitude, and service to others while discovering the real meaning of the holiday spirit.