“Brown Like Me” Books | Books for Kids Featuring Black Characters

Welcome to “Brown Like Me” Books, a site dedicated to showcasing picture books for kids that feature black characters! Here, I not only provide personal book reviews, but I also share book collections based on specific topics.

Wondering how this site got it’s name and why it was started? Read the back-story here!

Want to see some of the featured books and collections found on the site? Keep scrolling!

Featured Books:

Violet’s Music ~ Angela Johnson

Violet absolutely loved music. Even when she was a few hours old, she made music with her rattle, hoping others in the nursery would join ...
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Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence ~ Gretchen Woelfle

Mumbet was a slave for Colonel Ashley in Massachusetts. The Colonel's wife, Mrs. Ashley, constantly mistreated Mumbet. Overhearing the Colonel discuss Americans being free from ...
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Calling the Water Drum by LaTisha Redding

Calling the Water Drum ~ LaTisha Redding

This story saddened me. A young boy and his parents secretly left Haiti in the middle of the night with just enough money to buy ...
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A Night Out with Mama by Quvenzhané Wallis

A Night Out with Mama ~ Quvenzhané Wallis

A young girl enjoys getting dressed up to attend a fancy awards show accompanied by her mother. Despite all the lights and cameras, the attention ...
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Knick Knack Paddy Whack ~ Steve Songs

This book is to the tune of the old classic song, Knick Knack Paddy Whack, but with a new spin on it ...
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My Best Friend ~ Mary Ann Rodman

This story is about Lily (a 6 year old) girl who desperately wants Tamika (a 7 year old) to be her best friend. Despite all ...
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Unplugged ~ Laura Pedersen

Frustrated with her families' use of electronics, Ella confiscates all their gadgets, devices, and power cords. Her bold move inspires the family to "unplug" and ...
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