"Brown Like Me" Books

Books for Kids Featuring Black Characters

Sweet Potato Pie by Kathleen Lindsey
Brick by Brick by Charles R. Smith Jr
Let the Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson
Lola Gets a Cat by Anna McQuinn
The Hat That Wore Clara B. by Melanie Turner-Denstaedt
Riki's Birdhouse ~ Monica Wellington

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The Talk ~ Alicia D. Williams

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The Talk

Written by Alicia D. Williams
Illustrated by Briana Mukodiri Uchendu

This beautifully illustrated book definitely hits home. With four boys of my own, I completely understand and have given “the talk” more times than I would like. I, like the mom in the book, experienced the same sadness as my cute little boys grew and I knew that the world would no longer see them as little boys anymore.

This book provides an excellent starting point for the conversation that must be had with young black and brown males about how to be safe in a world where racism still exists. Read more >>

Buy the Book: The Talk

Originally posted on February 4, 2023.

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