by Stephanie Reed | Oct 16, 2020 | Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color, Children’s Books with Ethnically Diverse Characters
Gabe and His Green Thumb By David Miller, Illustrated by C.J. Love (2019) – paperback Buy Now Gabe and His Green Thumb is a whimsical story of a boy who loves gardening and one day magically grows a literal green thumb! I love that this is simply a story about a...
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 Buy Now What a wonderful conversation-starter for parents and their children! The story follows Joy, a...
by Stephanie Reed | Jul 7, 2020 | Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color, Childrens Books with a Lead Family of Color, STEM Children’s Books with Lead Characters of Color
Doc 2 Doc: Tony and Jace Learn About Viruses Written and Illustrated by Dale Okorodudu, M.D. (2020) – paperback Buy Now Doc 2 Doc is a wonderful STEM book series that aims to expose children to science and medicine through fun picture books. The series was...
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 Stephanie Reed | Jul 1, 2020 | Children's Books About Being Mixed Race, Childrens Books with a Lead Family of Color
Black, White, Just Right! By Marguerite W. Davol, Illustrated by Irene Trivas (1993) – paperback Buy Now This is a fun read about a mixed race girl that exudes pride from being biracial. She celebrates the traits and characteristics that make her Black mom and...
