Books like I Am One of a Kind: Positive Affirmations for Brown Girls
Award winning
My Beautiful, Brown-Skinned Girl
Dr. Anticia M Alston, 2023
26 pages
Why to read
Empowers children with themes of self-love and acceptance.
Vibrant illustrations complement the empowering narrative.
Strengthens identity and self-esteem in young readers.
Encourages discussions about diversity and inclusivity.

My Beautiful, Brown-Skinned Girl
Dr. Anticia M Alston, 2023
Award winning
I'm Not Ugly: God Made Me Beautiful
La-Shawnda C. Thompson, Emiyah P. Thompson, Emani M. Thompson, 2023
126 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-esteem and positive body image.
Encourages appreciation of individual uniqueness.
Supports emotional development in young children.
Inspires conversations about diversity and acceptance.

I'm Not Ugly: God Made Me Beautiful
La-Shawnda C. Thompson, Emiyah P. Thompson, Emani M. Thompson, 2023
Award winning
I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience
Susan Verde, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers children with stories of resilience and bravery.
Illustrates overcoming challenges through courage and confidence.
Encourages personal growth and self-belief in young readers.
Supports emotional development and empathy building.

I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience
Susan Verde, 2021
Award winning
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression through hair.
Encourages confidence and self-love in young readers.
Supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Interactive, engaging narrative for shared reading moments.

My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
Award winning
Believe in Yourself: A-Z Affirmations for Kids
Abbey Campbell Cook, Tiffany Campbell, 2023
59 pages
Why to read
Boosts self-esteem through positive affirmations.
Enhances vocabulary with A-Z structure.
Encourages emotional resilience in young minds.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Believe in Yourself: A-Z Affirmations for Kids
Abbey Campbell Cook, Tiffany Campbell, 2023
Award winning
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-expression and identity exploration.
Fosters conversations on diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of unique personal backgrounds.
Illustrations that captivate and engage young readers.

I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
Award winning
Affirmations for Little Hearts
Ashley King, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Boosts self-esteem through positive affirmations.
Supports emotional development in early childhood.
Encourages positivity and resilience in children.
Ideal for parent-child bonding during reading.

Affirmations for Little Hearts
Ashley King, 2023
Award winning
The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs
Chana Stiefel, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Teaches children about history and resilience through storytelling.
Inspires empathy and understanding through real-life tales.
Beautiful photographs enhance the engaging narrative.
Encourages family discussions about heritage and memory.
