by Stephanie Reed | Jul 1, 2021 | Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Tūtū Makes A Lei By Kuana Torres Kahele, Illustrated by Anneth Lagamo (2019) – hardcover Amazon Recommended ages: 0 to 6 What a delightful book! I love that a grandma is the sole protagonist. Hawaiian author Kuana Torres Kahele took inspiration from his own tūtū...
by Stephanie Reed | Jan 4, 2021 | Childrens Books with a Lead Family of Color
Too Many Mangos by Tammy Paikai, illustrated by Don Robinson (2009) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 3 to 6 Too Many Mangos is an adorable story about sharing and a delightful celebration of neighbors and the delicious fruit, the mango! Based on the...
by Stephanie Reed | Jul 1, 2020 | Children’s Books About Textured Hair, Childrens Books with a Lead Family of Color
Bedtime Bonnet By Nancy Redd, Illustrated by Kneka Myers (2020) – hardcover Buy Now This is such a delightful and unique book! The story is simple: a Black family is getting ready for bed and goes through their nighttime, hair-care routine. Each member of the...
by Luis Chavez | Jun 15, 2020 | Childrens Books with a Lead Family of Color
Where Are You From? By Yamile Saied Méndez, Illustrated by Jaime Kim (2019) – Hardcover Buy Now A young Latina gets asked repeatedly where she’s from. She realizes that, to others, she looks like she “doesn’t belong.” But she feels like she belongs, just like...
by Luis Chavez | Apr 15, 2020 | Childrens Books with a Lead Family of Color
Grandpa’s Stories: A Book of Remembering By Joseph Coelho, Illustrated by Allison Colpoys (2019) – Hardcover Buy Now Warning! I definitely cried when I first read through Grandpa’s Stories! My heart holds a special place for grandparents. And Joseph Coelho...