Clare Kendry, a beautiful light-skinned African American woman married to a white man who is unaware of her heritage, long ago cut all ties to her past, but a reunion with a childhood friend forces her to confront her lies.

The classic makeup and style book, now updated for the 1990s and expanded to 12 color palettes.

"Made for young readers, five to eight years old, this book features portraits that celebrate the diverse beauty of human skin"--Provided by publisher.

"A fascinating exploration of the skin in its multifaceted physical, psychological, and social aspects"--

A young biracial girl searches for the perfect color word to describe herself.

Rhyming text and illustrations celebrate being content with the skin in which one lives, whatever that skin might be. With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively story delivers an important message of social acceptance to young readers. Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose. Vivid illustrations of children's...

The boy is teased for looking different than the other kids. His skin is darker, his hair curlier. He tells his mother he wishes he could be more like everyone else. And she helps him to see how beautiful he really, truly is. For years before they both achieved acclaim in their respective professions, good friends Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans wanted to collaborate on Chocolate Me!, a book based on experiences of being African American, feeling different...

Zahra sees the world in vivid colors. When kids at school tell her she's different because of the color of her skin, she doesn't know how to feel, but her mother tells her to feel proud.

Joyful young narrators celebrate feeling at home in one's own skin.

Explains, in simple terms, the reasons for skin color, how it is determined by heredity, and how various environmental factors affect it.