How are the children?

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Many parents and educators are grappling with this question. They recognize there are

a limited number of children's books that represent and affirm Black children and their lived experience.

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As a children’s book author and restorative practices practitioner, my work is centered in building, restoring and repairing relationships. I am a firm believer that healthy relationships begin with self-love. One of the most powerful ways I taught my children self-love was to give them access to Black Children’s books. They loved seeing images that reflected them as well as reading stories that centered them in a positive manner.

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Unfortunately, our world is inundated with negative images of the Black Diaspora that cause Black children to question their value and belonging. A 2018 study by the Cooperative Children's Book Center showed that Black children were represented 10% of the time in books compared to their white counterparts being represented 50% of the time. I am committed to transforming that narrative by creating literacy that centers and celebrates Black children and their humanity.

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Literacy is a powerful way to expose Black children to images, narratives, language, creativity, culture and history that represent them in a positive manner. 

​Centering Black children in literature doesn't just benefit Black children, rather it helps people from all cultures to learn about Black culture while increasing diversity in literature. 

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Help us Affirm, Nurture and Empower Black Children to build

healthy relationships through literacy!

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