![]() She looks at the hairstyles of her family and friends, from Bantu knots to braids, but it's her mum who helps her decide how to wear her hair and be proud of who she is. My Hair celebrates black hair in all its beauty as a little girl tries to decide how to wear her hair for her birthday. My Hair by Hannah Lee and Allen Fatimaharan Before they head to the kitchen they decide to go and find the monster, but who or what could it be? And so begins an epic adventure with twists, turns and a very funny discovery at the end. Siblings Charlie and Eddie are playing in the garden when Dad calls them for breakfast. Written by dream team Malorie Blackman and Dapo Adeola this funny and adventurous picture book is an ode to the imagination of childhood. We’re Going to Find the Monster by Malorie Blackman and Dapo Adeola ![]() Young, Gifted and Black by Jamia Wilson and Andrea Pippinsįrom Katherine Johnson, who helped NASA put a man on the moon, to Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose art has sparked important conversations around the world, this wonderful and beautifully illustrated board book introduces babies and toddlers to some of the greatest black heroes across literature, politics, activism, sport, music, and art. Dapo also writes about the injustice which has been experienced by the black community, and highlights inspiring black individuals who have achieved amazing things. As we move through the book (where each spread is illustrated by a different black creative), Dapo shares the things about life this little one must remember, including knowing that ‘every skin colour has its own unique beauty’. We begin with a new baby and a welcome filled with dreams and love. Hey You by Dapo Adeola and 18 black illustratorsĪ heartfelt and lyrical letter from author Dapo Adeola to his past self and future child, this is both beautiful and essential. We’re celebrating the month by sharing some of our favourite picture books by black creatives. ![]() Caroline Cook is a journalist, children’s book reviewer and a Bright Horizons parent! To celebrate Black History Month, Caroline shares with us five fantastic books by Black authors and/or illustrators…īlack History Month runs throughout October and this year the theme is ‘Proud to Be’. ![]()
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