Books like Brown Is Beautiful
Award winning
Our Celebración!
Susan Middleton Elya, Ana Aranda, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and enhance visual learning.
Introduces cultural diversity through festive storytelling.
Rhyming text supports phonetic awareness and literacy.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading sessions.
Our Celebración!
Susan Middleton Elya, Ana Aranda, 2023
Award winning
Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration
Samara Cole Doyon, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-love through lyrical prose.
Enhances appreciation of varying shades of brown.
Stimulates emotional and cognitive development.
Encourages discussions on identity and belonging.
Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration
Samara Cole Doyon, 2020
Award winning
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse family structures warmly and inclusively.
Enhances understanding of separation and reunion.
Encourages emotional expression and resilience.
Supports development of empathy and acceptance.
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
Award winning
The Spaces In Between
Jaspreet Kaur, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and acceptance.
Encourages exploration of self and diverse perspectives.
Stimulates emotional and social development.
Vibrant illustrations complement captivating narrative.
The Spaces In Between
Jaspreet Kaur, 2023
Award winning
I Am Brown
Ashok Banker, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and self-acceptance.
Bold illustrations capture children's attention.
Encourages pride in one's identity and heritage.
Ideal for building empathy and global awareness.
I Am Brown
Ashok Banker, 2020
Award winning
Magnolia Flower
Zora Neale Hurston, Ibram X. Kendi, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant storytelling enchants and captivates young minds.
Illustrates resilience and courage through engaging narratives.
Fosters emotional growth and understanding in children.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading sessions.
Magnolia Flower
Zora Neale Hurston, Ibram X. Kendi, 2022
Award winning
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
S.K. Ali, Ibtihaj Muhammad, 2019
36 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and family bonds.
Encourages resilience and embracing individuality.
Illustrates the beauty of Hijab and tradition.
Inspiring tale, ideal for developing empathy.
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
S.K. Ali, Ibtihaj Muhammad, 2019
Award winning
Black Girls
Dominique Furukawa, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and empowerment of black girls.
Encourages self-love and confidence in young readers.
Beautiful illustrations enhance storytelling and engagement.
Supports emotional development and understanding.
