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M is for Melanin : a celebration of the black child.  Cover Image Book Book

M is for Melanin : a celebration of the black child. / Tiffany Rose.

Rose, Tiffany, (author.).

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1499809166
  • ISBN: 9781499809169
  • Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : LB Keys/Little Bee Books, 2019.

Content descriptions

Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.4 0.5 508759.
Subject: African American children > Juvenile fiction.
Success > Juvenile fiction.
Conduct of life > Juvenile fiction.
Motivation (Psychology) > Juvenile fiction.
English language > Alphabet > Juvenile literature.
African American children.
Conduct of life.
English language > Alphabet.
Motivation (Psychology)
Success.
Genre: Fiction.
Juvenile works.

Available copies

  • 6 of 6 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 3 of 3 copies available at Cass County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Cass County Library-Harrisonville E ROS 2019 (Text) 0002205637263 Easy Picture Books Available -
Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center E ROS 2019 (Text) 0002205637271 Easy Picture Books Available -
Cass County Library-Pleasant Hill E ROS 2019 (Text) 0002205637289 Easy Picture Books Reshelving -

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M Is for Melanin : A Celebration of the Black Child
M Is for Melanin : A Celebration of the Black Child
by Rose, Tiffany
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M Is for Melanin : A Celebration of the Black Child


"Contagiously upbeat, joyful, and positive . . . [C]herish this book." - Kirkus Reviews , STARRED REVIEW "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." - School Library Journal , STARRED REVIEW " A necessary, uplifting volume that celebrates 'black girl magic' and 'black boy joy.'" - Publishers Weekly M Is for Melanin is an empowering alphabet book that teaches kids their ABCs and celebrates Black children! M is for Melanin shining in every inch of your skin. Every shade, every hue. All beautiful and unique. 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. Be bold. Be fearless. BE YOU.

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