"I was inspired to write this book when my son came home from kindergarten, asking questions about his different skin colour. I hope this book will help parents, family members, and teachers initiate conversations with their children about being different but the same."
Marie C Njang
Author
Our skin colour
Our Skin Colour is a book that caters for children aged 3 to 8 years and is very relevant to families with children, and as a resource for primary schools, kindergartens and libraries.
During their formative years, children become more curious about the world, especially about topics like our skin colour. They want to begin to understand why some people look different. This is the ideal time to start conversations about race and skin colour.
In the often aggressive and divisive political climate that surrounds us, children from all types of backgrounds need every opportunity to see themselves celebrated. This book offers the chance to start an early conversation with future generations that normalises cultural diversity and encourages compassion and unity.
Our Skin Colour is a book that encourages acceptance of the difference in our skin appearance, emphasising that we are all the same in many ways and that our similarities are what unite us as humans. It also indicates that our community is the strongest when it is made up of different people with a variety of attributes and skills. Just because we look different doesn't mean we don't love each other; families with different skin colours are normal and should be celebrated.
Our Skin Colour is a book that creates a safe space for parents to have conversations with their children about our skin and race differences. This book will answer all children's questions about our various skin types. Parents can also use the book to highlight and explore other differences we have as humans.
This book is filled with values and skills that our children need to live and study in a diverse environment. These skills and values will help- them build a better society in which people don't judge others by their skin colour, but by their character and what they have to offer society and the community in which they live.
Our Skin Colour is a book that will positively impact our children's life, prepare them for a more inclusiveness future, and raise leaders who strive to enhance the well-being of all people.
My name is Mark. I am three years old.
My family and friends all have different skin colours.