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M is for Melanin

A Celebration of the Black Child

Tiffany Rose author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:29th Oct '20

Should be back in stock very soon

M is for Melanin cover

Your worth is not determined by what you have, but by who you are.

Be bold. Be fearless. BE YOU.

M is for Melanin is an empowering alphabet book that teaches kids their ABC and celebrates black children. Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, black-positive messages, from E is for Empowerment, to L is for Lead to W is for Worthy. This joyful book, written and illustrated by Tiffany Rose, teaches children their ABC and encourages all kids to love the skin they're in.

M is for Melanin

shining in every inch of your skin.
Every shade, every hue.
All beautiful and unique.

“Contagiously upbeat, joyful, and positive, this artistic alphabet book is also a series of affirmations for young black children, who will beg to read it again and again.” * Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review *
“Rose’s A–Z affirmation of black children sings with inclusivity and zest . . . A necessary, uplifting volume that celebrates ‘black girl magic’ and ‘black boy joy’.” * Publishers Weekly *

ISBN: 9781529062502

Dimensions: 229mm x 231mm x 5mm

Weight: 192g

40 pages