Author: Denisha Lenice Barnes
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1665519134
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
A diverse reflection of the features and colors of the dolls helps to promote the idea of beauty for the underrepresented array of skin tones in the doll market.
Brown Skin Girl
Author: Mytrae Meliana
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780991460625
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
When sixteen-year-old Mytrae Meliana and her family emigrate from India to the U.S., she is determined to avoid the arranged marriage her family expects her to have, and to create her own destiny. But when she falls in love with an American man, her family drags the talented graduate student back to India and keeps her hostage.Mytrae suddenly finds herself heartbroken and trapped in her homeland, where women's fates are decided for them. But that isn't her only challenge. She must decide: live a lie and keep the secret she'd rather forget, or dare to break with centuries-old tradition and forge a path of her own.This searing, sensual memoir by an award-winning writer is about how family loves and wounds each other, about how immigrants are torn between cultures, and about leaving everything to find yourself. At times heartbreaking, at times triumphant, Brown Skin Girl is a testament to freedom, love, and the magic that finds you when you follow your heart.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780991460625
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
When sixteen-year-old Mytrae Meliana and her family emigrate from India to the U.S., she is determined to avoid the arranged marriage her family expects her to have, and to create her own destiny. But when she falls in love with an American man, her family drags the talented graduate student back to India and keeps her hostage.Mytrae suddenly finds herself heartbroken and trapped in her homeland, where women's fates are decided for them. But that isn't her only challenge. She must decide: live a lie and keep the secret she'd rather forget, or dare to break with centuries-old tradition and forge a path of her own.This searing, sensual memoir by an award-winning writer is about how family loves and wounds each other, about how immigrants are torn between cultures, and about leaving everything to find yourself. At times heartbreaking, at times triumphant, Brown Skin Girl is a testament to freedom, love, and the magic that finds you when you follow your heart.
Dear Little Brown Skin Girl
Author: Tiffany Kouadio
Publisher: Watersprings Media House
ISBN: 9781948877817
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Our little girls have a vast, complex world ahead of them. They need to be reminded of their value every day. This book is a little reminder that our girls, no matter what color, are special and their future is bright. This is more than just a story, this is reality.
Publisher: Watersprings Media House
ISBN: 9781948877817
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Our little girls have a vast, complex world ahead of them. They need to be reminded of their value every day. This book is a little reminder that our girls, no matter what color, are special and their future is bright. This is more than just a story, this is reality.
My Brown Skin
Author: Thomishia Booker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781086237665
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A heartwarming story about embracing big who you are. A child's first words of confidence and pride.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781086237665
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A heartwarming story about embracing big who you are. A child's first words of confidence and pride.
I Am
Author: Brenika S. Grant
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781087394916
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
60 pages of inspirational poems to encourage and inspired beautiful black/brown skin girls!!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781087394916
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
60 pages of inspirational poems to encourage and inspired beautiful black/brown skin girls!!
For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts
Author: Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez
Publisher: Seal Press
ISBN: 1541674863
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
The founder of Latina Rebels and a “Latinx Activist You Should Know”(Teen Vogue) arms women of color with the tools and knowledge they need to find success on their own terms For generations, Brown girls have had to push against powerful forces of sexism, racism, and classism, often feeling alone in the struggle. By founding Latina Rebels, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez has created a community to help women fight together. In For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, she offers wisdom and a liberating path forward for all women of color. She crafts powerful ways to address the challenges Brown girls face, from imposter syndrome to colorism. She empowers women to decolonize their worldview, and defy “universal” white narratives, by telling their own stories. Her book guides women of color toward a sense of pride and sisterhood and offers essential tools to energize a movement. May it spark a fire within you.
Publisher: Seal Press
ISBN: 1541674863
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
The founder of Latina Rebels and a “Latinx Activist You Should Know”(Teen Vogue) arms women of color with the tools and knowledge they need to find success on their own terms For generations, Brown girls have had to push against powerful forces of sexism, racism, and classism, often feeling alone in the struggle. By founding Latina Rebels, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez has created a community to help women fight together. In For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, she offers wisdom and a liberating path forward for all women of color. She crafts powerful ways to address the challenges Brown girls face, from imposter syndrome to colorism. She empowers women to decolonize their worldview, and defy “universal” white narratives, by telling their own stories. Her book guides women of color toward a sense of pride and sisterhood and offers essential tools to energize a movement. May it spark a fire within you.
Brown Skin Girl
Author: Shey Marie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781691931958
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Brown Skin Girl: You are beautiful, love your skin, love your hair, love your self, know your worth. Brown Skin Girl, You Are Beautiful!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781691931958
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Brown Skin Girl: You are beautiful, love your skin, love your hair, love your self, know your worth. Brown Skin Girl, You Are Beautiful!
Bright Eyes, Brown Skin
Author: Cheryl Willis Hudson
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780785700593
Category : Picture books for children
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Four lively youngsters enjoy activities on a typical day at school.
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780785700593
Category : Picture books for children
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Four lively youngsters enjoy activities on a typical day at school.
Why Doesn’t Anyone Like My Brown Skin?
Author: Denisha Lenice Barnes
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1665519134
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
A diverse reflection of the features and colors of the dolls helps to promote the idea of beauty for the underrepresented array of skin tones in the doll market.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1665519134
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
A diverse reflection of the features and colors of the dolls helps to promote the idea of beauty for the underrepresented array of skin tones in the doll market.
Naked
Author: Ayana D. Byrd
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780399531637
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A collection of witty and insightful essays by African-American women of all ages and walks of life--including Iyanla Vanzant, Jill Nelson, Jill Scott, and Melyssa Ford--addresses a variety of issues related to body image, includiing hair texture, skin color, weight, sexuality, and acceptance. Original.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780399531637
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A collection of witty and insightful essays by African-American women of all ages and walks of life--including Iyanla Vanzant, Jill Nelson, Jill Scott, and Melyssa Ford--addresses a variety of issues related to body image, includiing hair texture, skin color, weight, sexuality, and acceptance. Original.
In the Midst of It All
Author: Jennifer Mungin
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1663218129
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
This is food for thought. The author examines today’s society with her unique viewpoint. She speaks of life, love and politics. The author makes you think outside of the conventional and see things from a different perspective. This book will make you smile and or bring you to tears , but you will have felt better for reading this book.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1663218129
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
This is food for thought. The author examines today’s society with her unique viewpoint. She speaks of life, love and politics. The author makes you think outside of the conventional and see things from a different perspective. This book will make you smile and or bring you to tears , but you will have felt better for reading this book.