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"I hope to help instill in young children
a sense of joy, celebration, self-worth, and self-love.
And a true appreciation for themselves and for others.
I also hope to impart a sense that they belong
and are loved in this world…"

—Ruth Forman

Like So

This simple, affirming, and comforting read-aloud shows how every family’s love is natural and connected to the world around us.

Shine Bright
(Boxed Set)

Introduce young readers to self-love and self-confidence with these luminous board books.

One

A counting board book
about ten friends who add up
to something wonderful!

Ours

A board book that joyfully celebrates
skin tone self-love with a mirror
for little ones.

Bloom

Bloom

A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls as naturally beautiful in our human garden.

Glow

A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to the beautiful light of African American boys.

Curls

A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls and the beauty of their curls.