02/14/2026
This week we’re celebrating the beautiful diversity of people and the important conversations that start early. 🤍🤎🖤
✨ Shades of People by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly
✨ Skin Like Mine by LaTashia M. Perry
Both books help children understand that skin comes in many shades — and every single one is worthy of love, respect, and celebration.
Shades of People uses real photographs to show the incredible variety of skin tones and reminds kids that no one is just one color.
Skin Like Mine is a joyful story that affirms pride, identity, and the beauty of brown skin.
As we honor Black History Month, these stories are a wonderful way to spark meaningful conversations at home and in the classroom — not just about history, but about belonging, kindness, and celebrating differences every day.