Page 1 Before she was known as Khadejha McCall, she was Irva Holmes, a woman who saw stories in every stitch. In the busy, brick-lined streets of Philadelphia, a baby girl was born. Her name was Khadejha McCall. From the start, she loved color — reds that danced like music, yellows that hummed like sunlight, blues that sighed like waves. Each shade whispered the same secret: Color, story, pride! Illustrator Note: A warmly lit Philadelphia neighborhood; baby Khadejha surrounded by colorful quilts and ribbons. Highlight bright primary colors against muted brick tones. See more