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OKLAHOMA CITY, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yorkshire Publishing announces the release of Take Me Back to Oklahoma<\/em>, a children\u2019s picture book written by Cody Burke and illustrated by Camilla Crittenden.<\/p>\n

Thomas is excited for his family’s summer road trip to a busy city, a sandy beach, and giant mountains. To him, Oklahoma is boring\u2014and don\u2019t even get him started on the weather!<\/p>\n

But as he explores new places, he begins to miss home\u2014the food, the music, the sense of belonging, and even the wind and rain. Most of all, he misses the people\u2014their kindness, resilience, and strong community spirit.<\/p>\n

\u201cGrowing up in Oklahoma City, I wanted to get out and see the world,\u201d said Burke. \u201cBut after leaving for college, I truly came to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of Oklahoma and its people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through this heartfelt and beautifully illustrated book, Burke hopes young Oklahomans recognize just how special the Sooner State is.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s my mission to help kids see what\u2019s great about growing up in Oklahoma,\u201d Burke said. \u201cThe rest of the world is cool\u2014but nowhere is quite like Oklahoma.\u201d<\/p>\n

Before its release, Take Me Back to Oklahoma<\/em> earned a 5-star review from Readers\u2019 Favorite:<\/p>\n

\u201cThis heartfelt story reminds readers that, sometimes, the place we long to leave is the one we love the most.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cody Burke grew up in Oklahoma City and now lives in the Carolinas, where he appreciates the lack of tornadoes. He holds degrees from Wake Forest University, Francis Marion University, and the University of Louisiana Monroe. As a full-time educator, he\u2019s passionate about helping young people develop a love for reading.<\/p>\n

For more information about the author, visit his\u00a0website<\/a> and follow him on Instagram<\/a>. To schedule an interview, reading, or signing, contact lori.orlinsky@yorkshirepublishing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Take Me Back to Oklahoma<\/em> (ISBN: 978-1960810922) will be available June 10, 2025, on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold.<\/p>\n

About Yorkshire Publishing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since 2002, Yorkshire Publishing has published and distributed thousands of titles, striving to positively impact both authors and readers. Learn more at yorkshirepublishing.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/e9b5c313-288b-495c-a0a2-1bb56d086377<\/a><\/p>\n

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