"Brown Like Me" Books

Books for Kids Featuring Black Characters

Sweet Potato Pie by Kathleen Lindsey
Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio
Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome
The New Small Person by Lauren Child
Bronzeville Boys and Girls ~ Gwendolyn Brooks
Addy Learns a Lesson ~ Connie Porter

This site contains affiliate and advertiser links. For more information, please read my Disclosure Policy.


Irene’s Wish ~ Jerdine Nolen

Categories: , , , ,

Irene’s Wish

Written by Jerdine Nolen
Illustrated by AG Ford

Irene loves her family. But her father is gone a lot. Irene makes a special wish for her father to be home more so that he can spend more time with the family. Her wish comes true in a very unexpected way! Read more >>

Buy the Book: Irene’s Wish

Originally posted on January 17, 2023.

Related Books:



Special Book Collections:

Picture Books for Kids featuring Black Mothers
Picture Books for Kids about Black Hair