Description
Celebrate the essence of one way we are all special and different from one some otherour skin color! This bilingual (English/Spanish) book offers children a simple, scientifically accurate explanation about how our skin color is decided by our ancestors, the sun, and melanin. It’s also filled with colorful photographs that capture the beautiful number of skin tones. Reading this book frees children from the myths and stereotypes associated with skin color and helps them build positive identities as they accept, have in mind, and value our wealthy and diverse world. Unique activity ideas are included that will help you extend the conversation with children.
Katie Kissinger, MA, is an creator, activist, educator for social justice, and an early childhood education college instructor. She is founder and a board member of Threads of Justice Collective, an informal group of educators who work together to promote social and cultural justice for all children and families. Katie lives near Portland, Oregon.
Chris Bohnhoff earned a degree in English from Carleton College after which attended the Rocky Mountain School of Photography. Chris takes pictures in his fatherland of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and beyond.