M Is for Melanin: A Celebration of the Black Child

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“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, now available as a board book!

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.

Be bold. Be fearless. BE YOU.

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A selection of books from publisher Little Bee Books along with the mission statementA selection of books from publisher Little Bee Books along with the mission statement

Teach little ones both the ABCs and to love the skin that they're in with this celebratory bookTeach little ones both the ABCs and to love the skin that they're in with this celebratory book

"Contagiously upbeat, joyful, and positive...Cherish this book" Kirkus Review"Contagiously upbeat, joyful, and positive...Cherish this book" Kirkus Review

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"A must have for any library that is in need of books with positive representation" SLJ review"A must have for any library that is in need of books with positive representation" SLJ review

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Celebrate Black Leaders with Little Bee Books Nonfiction for all ages.
A beautiful picture book about Ann Cole Lowe, a little-known African-American fashion designer who battled personal and social adversity in order to pursue her passion of making beautiful gowns and went on to become one of society’s top designers. This stunning picture book looks into the life of Georgia Gilmore, a hidden figure of history who played a critical role in the civil rights movement and used her passion for baking to help the Montgomery Bus Boycott achieve its goal. This powerful and triumphant picture book biography tells the story of how openly gay civil rights leader Bayard Rustin defied prejudice as he planned and organized the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Pauli Murray was a trailblazer who spent her life fighting for civil rights and women’s rights. Writer, lawyer, activist, priest, Pauli was a champion for justice. Her extraordinary life is immortalized in this riveting biography told in verse. This beautiful picture book tells the little-known story of Raven Wilkinson, the first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company and an inspiration to Misty Copeland. The true story of how Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe’s friendship helped these incredible women overcome prejudice and fulfill their dreams.

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Black history for kids of all ages brought to you by Little Bee Books.
Winner of a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, this poetic, nonfiction story about a little-known piece of African American history captures a human’s capacity to find hope and joy in the worst of times A generation voicing stories, hopes, and fears founds a hip-hop nation. Say holler if you hear. The roots of rap and the history of hip-hop have origins that precede DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash. Get ready to blast back to the past and learn all about the Civil Rights Movement! This beautifully illustrated board book brings to life I, Too, Langston Hughes’ iconic American poem about perseverance. M Is for Melanin is an empowering alphabet book that teaches kids their ABCs and celebrates Black children! A young Black girl pens a love letter to libraries and books, powerfully expressing the need to see herself represented in stories. From the author that brought you M Is for Melanin.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ little bee books (September 28, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Board book ‏ : ‎ 30 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1499812051
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1499812053
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 – 6 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 1
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.6 x 7 inches

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Customers find the images and words of affirmation beautiful. They also say the book is great for encouraging children of color and empowering. Readers also mention that the book has beautiful illustrations.

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