Black, White, Just Right! by Marguerite W. Davol

Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment – Parker Curry and Jessica Curryīased on a true story, Parker Looks Up tells the tale of when Parker Curry and her mom, Jessica, visited the National Portrait Gallery, and the little girl saw a portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama. Written by actress Lupita Nyong’o, Sulwe delves into what colorism means and why children (and adults) should love themselves, no matter what their skin tone is. Sulwe is a beautiful black girl who wishes that her dark skin were lighter. The first day of kindergarten is a really big deal, but this little boy is ready for it! He’s so excited to experience new things and knows that he’ll have a great day in this book that celebrates self-confidence and pride in being exactly who you are. The King of Kindergarten – Derrick Barnes Cherry, the book is an adorable darling daddy/daughter tale about love and acceptance. But when Zuri’s daddy tries to style it in an extra special way for his daughter, they both wind up bonding in a whole new (and amazing) way. Zuri knows her hair is beautiful, the way that it curls and bounces. If you’re looking to offer more diversity in your kiddo’s book collection, check out these children’s books featuring black characters that your child will love to read again - and again. “But diversity doesn’t mean non-white - to be inclusive the books should feature Black and brown characters, indigenous people, different family structures, gender inclusiveness, and so on.” “Parents should ensure that their home libraries are full of books that feature all types of diversity,” says Vera Ahiyya, a teacher in Brooklyn, NY. Thing is, if they’re consistently reading the same books, (and with the same characters and experiences), it might be time to try something new. There’s nothing wrong with your child having a favorite book (or four) that they love reading night after night. So if you want to give your child’s library a much-needed makeover, these 10 children’s books featuring black characters come in at the top of any child’s reading list. After all, reading about various cultures and experiences that are different from their own can enhance your child’s understanding of the world and make them a more compassionate kiddo, too. That’s why you should look for books that offer diversity so that your child develops a sense of empathy for others and learns inclusion at an early age. And it also helps them to discover new worlds and cultures beyond their own.

After all, reading helps boost their literacy as well as their language skills. There’s nothing sweeter than climbing into bed with your child after bath time to read a book together.

Black, White, Just Right! by Marguerite W. Davol