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Books for Kids Featuring Black Characters

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Daisy and the Doll by Michael Medearis and Angela Shelf Medearis
We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past by Jacqueline Woodson
I Just Want to Say Good Night by Rachel Isadora
Lillian's Right to Vote by Jonah Winter
Yo, Jo! ~ Rachel Isadora

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The Night Before Christmas ~ Rachel Isadora

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The Night Before Christmas

Written by Rachel Isadora
Illustrated by Rachel Isadora

This is a wonderfully unique version of the beloved holiday story, The Night Before Christmas. It takes place in an African village where everyone is excited about the arrival of Santa and his reindeer. This is a captivating book, full of bright, vibrant colors. My kids were enthralled with each turn of the page! They loved seeing a Santa that looked like them! Read more >>

Buy the Book: The Night Before Christmas

Originally posted on December 15, 2010.

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