"Contagiously upbeat, joyful, and positive . . . [C]herish this book." -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
"A must-have for any library that is in need of books with positive representation for and about black children, as there is no other alphabet book quite like this one." -School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
"A necessary, uplifting volume that celebrates 'black girl magic' and 'black boy joy.'" -Publishers Weekly
M Is for Melanin is an empowering alphabet book that teaches kids their ABCs and celebrates Black children!
M is for Melanin
shining in every inch of your skin.
Every shade, every hue.
All beautiful and unique.
Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, Black-positive messages, from A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy. This book teaches children their ABCs while encouraging them to love the skin that they're in.
Product details
- Publisher : little bee books; Illustrated edition (October 1, 2019)
- Language: : English
- Hardcover : 40 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1499809166
- ISBN-13 : 978-1499809169
- Reading age : 3 - 6 years
- Grade level : Preschool - 1
- Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 9 x 0.4 x 9 inches