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An empowering alphabet book celebration of diversity combines striking multicolored artwork, skill-reinforcing word examples and affirming, culturally positive messages, from “A is for Afro” and “F is for Fresh” to “V is for Voice” and “Z is for Zillion.” Illustrations.
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<b>"Contagiously upbeat, joyful, and positive . . . [C]herish this book." -<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, STARRED REVIEW</b><br><br><b>"A must-have for any library that is in need of books with positive representation for and about Black children, as there is no other alphabet book quite like this one." -<i>School Library Journal</i>, STARRED REVIEW</b><br><br><b>"</b><b>A necessary, uplifting volume that celebrates 'black girl magic' and 'black boy joy.'" -<i>Publishers Weekly</i></b><br><br><b><i>M Is for Melanin</i></b><b> is an empowering alphabet book that teaches kids their ABCs and celebrates Black children, now available as a board book!</b><br><br><i>M is for Melanin</i><br><i>shining in every inch of your skin.</i><br><i>Every shade, every hue.</i><br><i>All beautiful and unique.</i><br><br>Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, Black-positive messages, from A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy. This book teaches children their ABCs while encouraging them to love the skin that they're in.<br><br><i>Be bold. Be fearless. <b>BE YOU.</b></i>
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