I Am a Girl of Color in Bloomington, MN

This children’s picture book is a tribute to the beauty and power girls of color possess. It is a positive visual image of girls of color to counter the ones that now consume our mainstream media. The children depicted in the book represent all different ethnic backgrounds, engaging in the joy of childhood. It is a more accurate reflection of what we see in our homes and communities—amazing girls of color that will become phenomenal women.
Through the use of empowering words and beautiful illustrations, children are guided through a practice of self-affirmation. With a focus on girls of different ethnic backgrounds, the book highlights how all girls of color have intrinsic value.