Why Representation Matters in Early Literacy: Inside My Children’s Books for Black, Hispanic & Indigenous Families

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When our children open a book, they should see themselves reflected in the pages—their skin tones, their families, their culture, and their everyday experiences. Too often, Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous children grow up reading stories that don’t look like them or speak to their world.

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That’s why I began creating my own children’s books featuring Israelite families, head-wrapped girls, boys with afros or braids, and parents who look just like us. These stories aren’t fantasy—they are everyday learning adventures rooted in our real lives: counting fruits at the market, exploring science concepts, and bonding through simple daily routines.

These books help children:

• Build confidence in their identity

• Strengthen language and early literacy

• See learning as joyful and relatable

• Understand that their families deserve to be celebrated

Every story I publish is a step toward restoring representation and giving our children a voice in literature.

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