My Color Is Black.
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.
“Both a beautiful celebration of black culture and an excellent first black history book for young children.”
“An exceptionally designed, written and thoughtful new book appropriate for kids of all ages and ethnicities.”
“A treasure trove of positivity, strength, and pride for anyone seeking to uplift and educate young people.”
“A must-have for children’s collections.”
A National Council of Social Studies & Children’s Book Council 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book
An Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Notable Book
A 2020 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Honoree
An NCTE 2021 Notable Poetry Book
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2020
A Washington Post Best Book of 2020
A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of the Year
A Booklist Lasting Connections Selection
A Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature Best Book of 2020
A San Francisco Chronicle Book to Help Raise Awareness
A Woman’s Day Book Every Family Should Own
Black Is A Rainbow Color - The Playlist!
No discussion of Black history is complete without an exploration of Black music. To complement the content of Black Is a Rainbow Color, I have created a playlist to empower, inspire, and edu-tain. Check it out!