Karamo Brown’s I am Perfectly Designed (2019)
Written by Karamo Brown and illustrated by Anoosha Said, I am Perfectly Designed (2020) is a beautiful exploration of a father-son relationship. Said’s use of color sets the tone and […]
Judith Vigna’s My Two Uncles (1995)
Judith Vigna’s My Two Uncles was published by Albert Whitman & Company in was published in 1995. Vigna has authored a long list of social issue picture books including Black […]
Angel Adeyoha’s The Zero Dads Club (2015)
The Zero Dads Club (2015), written by Angel Adeyoha and illustrated by Aubrey Williams, is a delightful Flamingo Rampant Press publication that celebrates multiple family forms. The story unfolds around […]
Stacy B. Davids’ Annie’s Plaid Shirt
Annie’s Plaid Shirt (2015) is the cleverly crafted tale of a plaid shirt loving girl whose mother doesn’t quite understand how important her shirt is to her identity. Written by […]
Christine Baldacchino’s Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress (2014), thoughtfully written by Christine Baldacchino and warmly illustrated in deep swirling oranges by Isabelle Malenfant, is my favorite of the many books about […]
Thomas Scotto’s Jerome By Heart
In Thomas Scotto’s Jerome by Heart words are paired with Olivier Tallec‘s sweet illustrations to tell a story of prepubescent love. The first person narrative opens with an image of […]
Jessica Love’s Julián Is a Mermaid
Jessica Love’s Julian is a Mermaid celebrates gender expansive youth, femininity, and Brooklyn’s Mermaid Parade, which was founded by the non-profit arts organization, Coney Island USA, in 1983. The text […]
Raise Them Righteous 