Intentionally created to build self-confidence, this beautiful children's book helps your child build a positive association with the color brown and love their melanated skin.
My Brown Skin
reminds Black and Brown children to love their
beautiful brown skin
.
This fun lyrical story is filled with affirmations, vibrant illustrations, and helps you speak life into your child as you read to them.
is a heartwarming story about embracing who you are. A child's first words of confidence and priced. There is so much to love about our brown skin. Inside of
the main character talks about all his favorite things that are brown like his mommy, hot cocoa, and his favorite teddy bear. This helps children build a positive association with the color brown. This beautiful story helps spark beginning conversations about skin color and differences among all children.
Discussion question:
Ask your child what is their favorite thing that is brown.
is a part of the Hey Carter! Children's Book Series written by Dr. Thomishia Booker. The self-affirming series specifically made for Black children includes titles "
Brown Boy Joy
", "
King for a Day
", and an affirmations coloring book. All books are also available in Spanish. More information about Hey Carter! Books can be found at www.heycarterbooks.com Appropriate for ages 0-7