5 Best race books like Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2) by LaTashia M. Perry

Cover of Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2) by LaTashia M. Perry

Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

By: LaTashia M. Perry

4.35

Format: 24 pages, Paperback

From the Creators of Hair Like Mine, Skin Like Mine, the second book in the Kids Like Mine Series, …

If you liked the race plot in Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2) by LaTashia M. Perry , here is a list of 5 books like this:

Cover of The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi

1. The Name Jar

By: Yangsook Choi

4.14

Format: None pages,

The new kid in school needs a new name! Or does she? Being the new kid in school is hard enough, bu… read more

Similar categories in Yangsook Choi's The Name Jar book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage by Selina Alko, Sean Qualls

2. The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage

By: Selina Alko , Sean Qualls

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

For most children these days it would come as a great shock to know that before 1967, they could no… read more

Similar categories in Selina Alko's The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • race
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • african american
Cover of A Fine, Fine School by Sharon Creech, Harry Bliss

3. A Fine, Fine School

By: Sharon Creech , Harry Bliss

4.12

Format: None pages, Paperback

One day, Mr. Keene called all the students and teachers together and said, "This is a fine, fine sc… read more

Similar categories in Sharon Creech's A Fine, Fine School book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of First Day Jitters by Judy Love, Julie Danneberg

4. First Day Jitters

By: Judy Love , Julie Danneberg

4.02

Format: 426 pages,

Spanish language edition. Everyone knows that sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach just before… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Mixed Me! by Shane W. Evans, Taye Diggs

5. Mixed Me!

By: Shane W. Evans , Taye Diggs

4.82

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Mom and Dad say I'm a blend of dark and light: "We mixed you perfectly, and got you just right." Mi… read more

Similar categories in Shane W. Evans's Mixed Me! book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • race
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
Cover of No, David! by David Shannon

6. No, David!

By: David Shannon

3.75

Format: 132 pages, Hardcover

When author and artist David Shannon was five years old, he wrote a semi-autobiographical story of … read more

Similar categories in David Shannon's No, David! book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri

7. Dragons Love Tacos

By: Adam Rubin , Daniel Salmieri

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

This scrumptious New York Times bestseller has a whole lot of kick!Dragons love tacos. They love ch… read more

Similar categories in Adam Rubin's Dragons Love Tacos book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

8. Lailah's Lunchbox

By: Reem Faruqi

3.29

Format: None pages,

Now that she is ten, Lailah is delighted that she can fast during the month of Ramadan like her fam… read more

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9. Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood

By: F. Isabel Campoy , Rafael López , Theresa Howell

3.76

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more… read more

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10. 32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny: Life Lessons from Teaching

By: Phillip Done

4.23

Format: 121 pages,

read more

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11. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

By: Lois Ehlert , Bill Martin Jr. , John Archambault

3.79

Format: 477 pages, Paperback

The 26 characters in this rhythmic, rhyming baby book are a lowercase alphabet with attitude. "A to… read more

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12. The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

By: Issa Rae

3.07

Format: None pages, Hardcover

In the bestselling tradition of Sloan Crosley's I Was Told There'd Be Cakeand Mindy Kaling's Is Eve… read more

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Cover of The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7) by Jory John

13. The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

By: Jory John

4.17

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon c… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7) book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Eyes That Speak to the Stars by Joanna Ho

14. Eyes That Speak to the Stars

By: Joanna Ho

4.37

Format: None pages, None

A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend’s dr… read more

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's Eyes That Speak to the Stars book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o

15. Sulwe

By: Lupita Nyong'o

4.66

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful,… read more

Similar categories in Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • race
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mam…"

-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe

Cover of Our Class is a Family (The Classroom Community Collection) by Shannon Olsen

16. Our Class is a Family (The Classroom Community Collection)

By: Shannon Olsen

4.57

Format: 27 pages, Paperback

Teachers do so much more than just teach academics. They build a sense of community within their cl… read more

Similar categories in Shannon Olsen's Our Class is a Family (The Classroom Community Collection) book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho

17. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

By: Joanna Ho

4.60

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes … read more

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  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"When Mama tucks me in at night, her eyes tell me I'm a miracle."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trims on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"My eyes crinkle into crescent moons and sparkle like the stars. Gold flecks dance and twirl while stories whirl in their oolong pools, carrying tales of the past and hope for the future."

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trim on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl. Big eyes, long lashes. Not me. I have eyes that kiss on the corners and glow …"

-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

Cover of Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca

18. Red, White, and Whole

By: Rajani LaRocca

4.43

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

An #ownvoices novel in verse about an Indian American girl whose life is turned upside down when he… read more

Similar categories in Rajani LaRocca's Red, White, and Whole book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • childrens
  • fiction
"What does the sky do when the moon is gone forever?"

-Rajani LaRocca, Red, White, and Whole

"We say goodbye to Amma. I am empty. I’ve been watching and saying goodbye for months."

-Rajani LaRocca, Red, White, and Whole

"« We say goodbye to Amma. I am empty. I’ve been watching and saying goodbye for months. »"

-Rajani LaRocca, Red, White, and Whole

"Her face is as bright as a full moon, always gentle, always changing, but predictable. Like our moon, she only shows us one face. The strong one."

-Rajani LaRocca, Red, White, and Whole

Cover of Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) by Oge Mora

19. Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)

By: Oge Mora

4.44

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A generous woman is rewarded by her community in this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's pe… read more

Similar categories in Oge Mora's Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
Cover of The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad

20. The Proudest Blue

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.56

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s firs… read more

Similar categories in Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold

21. All Are Welcome

By: Alexandra Penfold

4.48

Format: 44 pages, Library Binding

A warm, welcoming picture book that celebrates diversity and gives encouragement and support to all… read more

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  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry

22. Hair Love

By: Matthew A. Cherry

4.59

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When mommy is away, it’s up to daddy to do his daughter’s hair in this ode to self-confidence and t… read more

Similar categories in Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • love
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
Cover of The Book That No One Wanted to Read by Richard Ayoade

23. The Book That No One Wanted to Read

By: Richard Ayoade

3.74

Format: 128 pages, Hardcover

From actor-author-broadcaster-comedian-filmmaker Richard Ayoade comes a book narrated by . . . a bo… read more

Similar categories in Richard Ayoade's The Book That No One Wanted to Read book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson

24. The Day You Begin

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.44

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner Raf… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The Day You Begin book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
Cover of I Am Enough by Grace Byers

25. I Am Enough

By: Grace Byers

4.34

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

I Am Enough is the picture book everyone needs This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you… read more

Similar categories in Grace Byers's I Am Enough book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
Cover of Under My Hijab by Hena Khan

26. Under My Hijab

By: Hena Khan

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it … read more

Similar categories in Hena Khan's Under My Hijab book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Black Is a Rainbow Color by Angela Joy

27. Black Is a Rainbow Color

By: Angela Joy

4.53

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a… read more

Similar categories in Angela Joy's Black Is a Rainbow Color book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • race
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • african american
Cover of Just Like Me by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

28. Just Like Me

By: Vanessa Brantley-Newton

4.16

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An ode to the girl with scrapes on her knees and flowers in her hair, and every girl in between, th… read more

Similar categories in Vanessa Brantley-Newton's Just Like Me book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Brown Boy Joy by Thomishia Booker

29. Brown Boy Joy

By: Thomishia Booker

4.36

Format: 27 pages, Paperback

Brown Boy Joy is a necessity in every classroom! This book sparks conversations about diversity. … read more

Similar categories in Thomishia Booker's Brown Boy Joy book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2) by LaTashia M. Perry

30. Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

By: LaTashia M. Perry

4.35

Format: 24 pages, Paperback

From the Creators of Hair Like Mine, Skin Like Mine, the second book in the Kids Like Mine Series, … read more

Similar categories in LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2) book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • race
  • love
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
  • anti racist
Cover of Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo

31. Home in a Lunchbox

By: Cherry Mo

4.62

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Cherry Mo's stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an une… read more

Similar categories in Cherry Mo's Home in a Lunchbox book and LaTashia M. Perry's Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine, #2)

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens

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Transform Your Habits

The Name Jar

Yangsook Choi

4.14

Transform Your Habits

A Fine, Fine School

Sharon Creech , Harry Bliss

4.12

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First Day Jitters

Judy Love , Julie Danneberg

4.02

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Mixed Me!

Shane W. Evans , Taye Diggs

4.82

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Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

The Big Cheese (The Food Group, #7)

Jory John

4.17

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If I Was a Horse

Sophie Blackall

3.79

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Ryan T. Higgins

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