by Stephanie Reed | Jan 11, 2021 | Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color
Alphabet Affirmations for Boys of Color Written by Alfreida McKinney (2020) – paperback Buy Now Recommended ages: 0 to 8 Alphabet Affirmations for Boys of Color is a simple, daily go-to for positive affirmations. Author Alfreida McKinney, a school counselor and...
by Stephanie Reed | Jan 11, 2021 | Children’s Books About Black and Brown Skin, Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Cocoa, Tea, and Honey by Kimberly Davis-Peters, illustrated by @fitriandhita (2020) – paperback Buy Now Recommended ages: 2 to 5 Cocoa, Tea, and Honey is a heartwarming celebration of friendship and beautiful, brown skin. It follows a group of three friends, all...
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...
by Stephanie Reed | Jul 7, 2020 | Children's Books About Being Mixed Race, Children’s Books About Black and Brown Skin, Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color, Childrens Books with a Lead Family of Color
“Daddy Why Am I Brown?: A Healthy Conversation About Skin Color and Family By Bedford Palmer II, Ph.D., Illustrated by Winda Mulyasari (2019) – paperback Amazon Bookshop Recommended ages: 4 to 8 What a wonderful conversation-starter for parents and their...
by Stephanie Reed | Jul 5, 2020 | Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Black Girl Magic Written by Mia Harris, Illustrated by Tiffany Wilson (2019) – paperback Buy Now This book exudes positivity and self confidence! Along the same vein as Happy Hair and its “boy edition,” Cool Cuts, it does not have a traditional story structure....