by Stephanie Reed | Mar 29, 2021 | Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
One Flip, Two Flip, Three Flip, Four by Crystel Patterson, illustrated by Briana Young (2021) – paperback Buy Now Or buy from the author’s website and request a personalized note! Recommended ages: 3 to 8 This is a story about an energetic and athletic...
by Stephanie Reed | Mar 12, 2021 | Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color
I’m a Brilliant Little Black Boy! By Joshua B. Drummond and Betty K. Bynum, illustrated by Brian McGee (2016) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 3 to 10 I’m a Brilliant Little Black Boy! is about a confident young boy named Joshua who takes us through his day...
by Stephanie Reed | Jan 31, 2021 | Blog
This Black History Month, we wanted to recognize some modern-day Black history makers. Children should absolutely learn about figures like Dr. King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman. But Black history is not monolithic. Black history is world history. The...
by Stephanie Reed | Jan 15, 2021 | Children’s Books About Textured Hair, Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut By Derrick Barnes, Illustrated by Gordon C. James (2017) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 4 to 9 Award-winning author Derrick Barnes brings us a poetic ode to the traditional Black barbershop in Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut....
by Stephanie Reed | Jan 7, 2021 | Children’s Books About Textured Hair, Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Happy Hair Written and Illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe (2019) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 3 to 7 Happy Hair is a vibrant celebration of textured hair and diverse hairstyles. There isn’t a traditional story structure but rather a collection of colorful...
