Books featuring children’s literature curated to promote positive self-image by celebrating natural hair, skin tones, features (like wide noses and gap teeth) and authentic representation.

1. Curls by Ruth Forman
2. Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry
3. Brown: The Many Shades of Love by Nancy Johnson James
4. Crowning Glory by Joyce Carol Thomas
5. Cool Cuts by Mechal Renee Roe
6. Glow by Ruth Forman
7. Bloom by Ruth Forman
8. Crowned with Glory by Dorena Williamson (Christian)
9. I Love My Hair! by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
10. I Love My Beautiful Hair by Elissa Wentt
11. Black: The Many Wonders of My World by Nancy Johnson James
12. My Hair by Hannah Lee
13. Ari J.’s Kinky, Curly Crown by Ain Heath Drew
14. Happy to Be Nappy by bell hooks
15. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes
16. Happy Hair by Mechal Renee Roe
17. Josey Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit by Esau McCaulley (Christian)
18. I’ve Got My Hair Out by Nathaniel Phillips
19. Bedtime Bonnet by Nancy Redd
20. A Black Girl and Her Braids By Jaylene Clark Owens
21. No Way, Wash Day by Adrienne Thurman
22. Haircut Day with Dad By Monica Mikai
23. Wash Day with Mama By Monica Mikai
24. Saturday Morning at the ‘Shop By Keenan Jones