by Stephanie Reed | Jul 2, 2020 | Children’s Books About Black and Brown Skin, Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color
My Brown Skin By Thomishia Booker, Illustrated by Jessica Gibson (2017) – paperback Buy Now My Brown Skin is an uplifting story about a young black boy embracing his brown skin. He knows he is perfect just the way he is and he wants everyone to know it! We see...
by Luis Chavez | Jun 11, 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
Honeysmoke: A Story of Finding Your Color By Monique Fields, Illustrated by Yesenia Moises (2019) – Hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 3 to 8 Honeysmoke is based on author Monique Fields own experiences raising two biracial daughters. This powerful and...
by Stephanie Reed | Jun 10, 2020 | Children’s Books About Black and Brown Skin, Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Not Quite Snow White By Ashley Franklin, Illustrated by Ebony Glenn (2019) – Hardcover Buy Now Not Quite Snow White is such a refreshing and uplifting tale about the importance of self-confidence! Little Tameika loves to sing and dance, especially on the stage....
by Stephanie Reed | Jun 10, 2020 | Children’s Books About Black and Brown Skin
Skin Like Mine By LaTashia M. Perry, Illustrated by Bea Jackson (2016) – Paperback Amazon Bookshop Recommended ages: 0 to 8 Reading Level: Lexile 500L “Imagine a world with one hue of colors, how boring that would be.” This delightful book uses similes to...
by Luis Chavez | Jun 10, 2020 | Children’s Books About Black and Brown Skin, Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Sulwe By Lupita Nyong’o, Illustrated By Vashti Harrison (2019) – hardcover Amazon Bookshop Recommended ages: 4 to 9 Reading Level: Lexile AD580L | Fountas & Pinnell O Sulwe is born with darker skin than her family and classmates. She gets teased at school...