by Stephanie Reed | Feb 17, 2021 | Blog
Because representation matters! As a biracial family, we are on a constant search for books with protagonists of color that recognize, embrace, and celebrate their identity. And it’s a huge plus when those protagonists are mixed race! We are raising our Afro...
by Stephanie Reed | Feb 16, 2021 | Children's Books About Being Mixed Race, Children’s Books with Ethnically Diverse Characters
Not So Different By Cyana Riley, Illustrated by Anastasia Kanavaliuk (2020) – paperback Buy Now Recommended ages: 3 to 7 Not So Different is a book that encourages children to embrace their differences and celebrate diversity. The primary character is a biracial...
by Stephanie Reed | Dec 15, 2020 | Childrens Books with a Lead Family of Color
Hermanito – Little Brother by Dr. Khalid White and Isela Garcia White, LCSW, illustrated by Adua Hernandez (2019) – paperback Buy Now Recommended ages: 3 to 9 Hermanito-Little Brother is a playful bilingual book about a mixed-race couple teaching their...
by Stephanie Reed | Dec 2, 2020 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color, Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music By Margarita Engle, Illustrated by Rafael López (2015) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 4 to 7 Drum Dream Girl introduces young readers to the story of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga. In 1932,...
by Stephanie Reed | Nov 4, 2020 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color, Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color, Children’s Books with Ethnically Diverse Characters
Superheroes Are Everywhere By Kamala Harris, Illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe (2019) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 3 to 7 Reading Level: Lexile 640L What a delightful book! Senator Kamala Harris brings us a unique children’s book that can only be...
