Red is a rainbow color.
Green sits next to blue.
Yellow, orange, violet, indigo, they are rainbow colors, too, but
my color is black…and there’s no BLACK in rainbows.
A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy. Stunningly illustrated by Caldecott Honree and Coretta Scott King Award winner Ekua Holmes, Black Is a Rainbow Color is a sweeping celebration told through debut author Angela Joy’s rhythmically captivating and unforgettable words.
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“Both a beautiful celebration of black culture and an excellent first black history book for young children.”
— Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“An exceptionally designed, written and thoughtful new book appropriate for kids of all ages and ethnicities.”
— Red Tricycle
“A treasure trove of positivity, strength, and pride for anyone seeking to uplift and educate young people.”
— Horn Book, starred review
“A must-have for children’s collections.”
— Booklist, starred review