Favourite Books Friday: Books About Skin Colour

If you’re looking for some books to read with your kids about skin colour, this list has you covered. There are so many different shades of skin colour in the world!

Teaching children about skin colour diversity is an important part of early education. It helps them understand and appreciate the differences between people, and it encourages them to embrace their own heritage and culture.

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of our favourite children’s books about skin colour diversity, perfect for reading in kindergarten or at home with your family. These books celebrate black heritage, explore the beauty of differences, and provide a positive outlook on skin colour diversity. From stories of friendship to tales of self-discovery, these books will help your little ones learn more about this important topic.

This blog post will take a look at books that explore and celebrate our differences. Have fun exploring part of what makes us all unique!

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1. The Skin You Live In by Michael Tyler

2. Skin Like Mine by Latashia M. Perry

3.  Our Skin: A First Conversation about Race by Megan Madison

4. Violet by Tania Duprey

5. Honeysmoke by Monique Fields

6. Brown: The Many Shades of Love by Nancy Johnson James

7. Different is Good by Rebecca J. Jackson

8. We’re Different, We’re the Same by Bobbi Gates

9. Let’s Talk About Race by Julius Lester

10. French Toast by Kari-Lynn Winters

Have you read some of these books? I hope you find an instant favourite in my list. Find more of my favourite books about all kinds of topics here.