Black Is... - Paperback

by Mia Morton Hubbard (Author), Vladimir Cebu (Illustrator), Valerie J. Lewis Coleman (Editor)

Black Is... is a super cool story about a little boy and his wise grandmother. They go on a magical adventure together, and guess what. It's all about the amazing color black! In this special tale, he learns that his skin is like a treasure chest full of awesome things. How cool is that?

So, if you sometimes wonder about your amazing skin, Black Is... is the perfect story for you. It's like a treasure map that helps you discover how incredible you are, inside and out.
"Black Is... is a vibrant tapestry of empowerment and pride encouraging every young reader to embrace their unique hue."-Michael Carter, college chief diversity officer
"Representation matters, and thanks to Mia Morton Hubbard-award-winning educator-children of color have Black Is.... This book affirms their beauty, strength, and value while instilling a sense of pride to celebrate their Blackness."

-Karen M.R. Townsend, Ph.D., president of KTownsend Consulting