by Stephanie Reed | Jan 4, 2021 | Children’s Books with Ethnically Diverse Characters
The Remix Kids: Good Gift By Kaila Heath, Illustrated by Marie Laure (2020) – paperback Buy Now Recommended ages: 4 to 9 I was pleasantly surprised by The Remix Kids: Good Gift! Self-published by author Kaila Heath, the scope of the story was quite extensive and...
by Stephanie Reed | Dec 30, 2020 | STEM Children’s Books with Lead Characters of Color
Contando Fruta con Abuelita By Lilia V. Guerrero, illustrated by Eleyna V. Guerrero (2020) – paperback counting book Buy Now Recommended ages: 0 to 3 Contando Fruta con Abuelita is a fun and simple Spanish-language counting book. Mexican-born author, Lilia V....
by Stephanie Reed | Oct 16, 2020 | Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color, Children’s Books with Ethnically Diverse Characters
A Basketball Game on Wake Street By Batouly Camara, Illustrated by Shifa Annisa (2020) – paperback Buy Now Author Batouly Camara is a forward on the UConn women’s basketball team who’s made it her life’s mission to educate and empower young girls. All proceeds...
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 | Aug 24, 2020 | Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Beautiful Girl, Do You Know?: A Christian Children’s Book By Stacy Hester-Lockett (2020) – paperback Amazon Beautiful Girl, Do You Know? is an inspiring Christian children’s book that was designed for young Black girls “to build confidence and knowledge of...