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Black and Asian Characters: Children's Picture Story Books -

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Books are listed in order of year of publication - newest titles are at the top. There are 16 books in this booklist

  • Cover image of book The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali, illustrated by Hatem Aly
    The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship - by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali, illustrated by Hatem Aly

    £7.99   paperback   (2023) - ISBN 13: 9781839133046 | ISBN 10: 183913304x

    The highly-anticipated sequel to The Proudest Blue; a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER which explores sisterhood, and kindness, from trailblazer and Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad.  When Faizah's teacher asks her class to imagine what kind of world ... more

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  • Cover image of book Hana
    Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs - by Razeena Omar Gutta, illustrated by Manal Mirza

    £6.99   paperback   (2022) - ISBN 13: 9781646866212 | ISBN 10: 1646866215

    Hana has a humongous collection of hijabs and accessories – and her hijab is always styled superbly. But when her overflowing collection gets a little out of hand, Hana knows something needs to be done... and comes up with a clever plan for sharing ... more

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  • Cover image of book I Am Brown by Ashok Banker, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat
    I Am Brown - by Ashok Banker, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

    £7.99   paperback   (2022) - ISBN 13: 9781913747886 | ISBN 10: 1913747883

    I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. I am brown. I am amazing. I am you.   A joyful celebration of the skin you're in - of being brown, of being amazing, of bei ... more

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  • Cover image of book The Best Diwali Ever by Sonali Shah and Chaaya Prabhat
    The Best Diwali Ever - by Sonali Shah and Chaaya Prabhat

    £6.99   paperback   (2021) - ISBN 13: 9780702303302 | ISBN 10: 0702303305

    Peek into the magic of Diwali in this heart-warming picture book about Diwali, siblings and how very special this celebration can be.   This year, Ariana has plans to make Diwali an extra special celebration, with yummy sweets, divas around the h ... more

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  • Cover image of book Sulwe by Lupita Nyong
    Sulwe - by Lupita Nyong'o

    £7.99   paperback   (2021) - ISBN 13: 9780241394335 | ISBN 10: 0241394333

    From Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colourism, self-esteem and learning that true beauty comes from within.  Sulwe's skin is the colour of midnight. She's darker than everyone in her famil ... more

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  • Cover image of book Sunflower Sisters by Monika Singh Gangotra and Michaela Dias-Hayes
    Sunflower Sisters - by Monika Singh Gangotra and Michaela Dias-Hayes

    £7.99   paperback   (2021) - ISBN 13: 9781913339173 | ISBN 10: 1913339173

    An uplifting and empowering book about colourism and sisterhood.  Sunflower Sisters is the first in a new, uplifting picture book series by Monika Singh Gangotra, which centres around best friends Amrita and Kiki.   While the story offers a w ... more

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  • Cover image of book Never Show A T-Rex A Book! by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Diane Ewen
    Never Show A T-Rex A Book! - by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Diane Ewen

    £6.99   paperback   (2020) - ISBN 13: 9780241392669 | ISBN 10: 0241392667

    What would happen if you showed a T-Rex a book? Well, she wouldn't know what to do with it... would she?  A madcap, super silly adventure story rooted in the transformative power of books, created by incredible new picture-book duo Rashm ... more

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  • Cover image of book Freedom, We Sing by Amyra Leon and Molly Mendoza
    Freedom, We Sing - by Amyra Leon and Molly Mendoza

    £11.99   hardback   (2020) - ISBN 13: 9781912497324 | ISBN 10: 1912497328

    I wonder, then, what freedom is. Is it a place? Is it a thought? Can it be stolen? Can it be bought?   As powerful as it is beautiful, Freedom, We Sing is a lyrical picture book designed to inspire and give hope to readers around the world. ... more

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  • Cover image of book The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad, illustrated by Hatem Aly
    The Proudest Blue - by Ibtihaj Muhammad, illustrated by Hatem Aly

    £7.99   paperback   (2020) - ISBN 13: 9781783449729 | ISBN 10: 1783449721

    Asiya's hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave.  It’s Faizah’s first day of school, and her older sister Asiya’s first day of hijab – made of a beautiful blue fabric. But not everyone sees ... more

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  • Cover image of book When A Dragon Comes To Stay by Caryl Hart, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
    When A Dragon Comes To Stay - by Caryl Hart, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw

    £6.99   paperback   (2019) - ISBN 13: 9781788001977 | ISBN 10: 1788001974

    When a dragon comes to stay, will she behave herself? Why, of course she will. Obviously she knows she must share her toys, eat daintily and skip happily upstairs at bathtime.  Well... not quite.   Like all toddlers, this little dragon finds ... more

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  • Cover image of book My Footprints by Bao Phi, illustrated by Basia Tran
    My Footprints - by Bao Phi, illustrated by Basia Tran

    £6.99   paperback   (2019) - ISBN 13: 9781474762434 | ISBN 10: 1474762433

    Every child feels different in some way, but Thuy feels "doubly different". She is of Vietnamese origin and she has two mums.  Thuy walks home one winter afternoon, angry and lonely after a bully's taunts. Then a bird catches her attention and s ... more

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  • Cover image of book No Longer Alone by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by  Robyn Wilson-Owen
    No Longer Alone - by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Robyn Wilson-Owen

    £6.99   paperback   (2019) - ISBN 13: 9781405291293 | ISBN 10: 140529129x

    A new picture book from award-winning performance poet, Joseph Coelho.   This touching picture book subtly deals with big emotions such as loss, with an uplifting and hopeful message about being yourself and the importance of family and talkin ... more

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  • Cover image of book Hair Love by Matthew Cherry, illustrated by Vashti Harrison
    Hair Love - by Matthew Cherry, illustrated by Vashti Harrison

    £6.99   paperback   (2019) - ISBN 13: 9780241406427 | ISBN 10: 0241406420

    It's up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this story of self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters.  Zuri knows her hair is beautiful, but it has a mind of its own!  It kinks, coils, and curl ... more

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  • Cover image of book Baby Goes to Market by Atinuke, illustrated by Angela Brooksbank
    Baby Goes to Market - by Atinuke, illustrated by Angela Brooksbank

    £7.99   paperback   (2018) - ISBN 13: 9781406365160 | ISBN 10: 1406365165

    Join Baby and his mama at the bustling marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers.   Rhythmic language, visual humour and a bounty of delectable food make this a tale that is sure to whet little appet ... more

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  • Cover image of book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James
    Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut - by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James

    £13.99   hardback   (2017) - ISBN 13: 9781572842243 | ISBN 10: 1572842245

    Derrick Barnes's smooth, fresh words and Gordon C. James's lush, vibrant illustrations capture the confidence, pride, and magic black and brown boys feel the moment they get a new haircut and admire their own beautiful reflections in the mirror. &nbs ... more

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  • Cover image of book Anna Hibiscus by Atinuke, illustrated by Lauren Tobia
    Anna Hibiscus - by Atinuke, illustrated by Lauren Tobia

    £7.99   paperback   (2012) - ISBN 13: 9781406338416 | ISBN 10: 1406338419

    A beautiful, vibrant story, with rich colours and words that sing right off the page.   This is the first picture book featuring Anna Hibiscus and she is very happy in it! So happy, in fact, that she can�t quite decide what to do with herself!! ... more

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