M is for Melanin
A Celebration of the Black Child
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- €4.99
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Publisher Description
Be bold. Be fearless. BE YOU.
M is for Melanin is an empowering alphabet book that teaches kids their ABC and celebrates black children. Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, black-positive messages, from E is for Empowerment, to L is for Lead to W is for Worthy. This joyful book, written and illustrated by Tiffany Rose, teaches children their ABC and encourages all kids to love the skin they're in.
M is for Melanin
shining in every inch of your skin.
Every shade, every hue.
All beautiful and unique.
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Rose's A Z affirmation of black children sings with inclusivity and zest. Alongside letters presented in different bold design the A for "afro" is studded with picks, combs, and brushes language works to inspire confidence and pride: "Be you. Love you. Always. All ways," "Acknowledge your majesty and act accordingly." References to black leaders Obama ("Our first black president") and Malcolm X ("Activist. Leader. Revolutionary") occur alongside calls for children to define and be themselves, and to "SPEAK OUT for what is right./SPEAK UP when others are silent." Loose, joyful illustrations feature groups of children with a variety of skin tones and hair colors as figures full of verve dance, play, and create, mirroring the note at the end: "No matter your hue or shade. This is for you." A necessary, uplifting volume that celebrates "black girl magic" and "black boy joy." Ages 3 6.
