Author: Lalena Garcia

Illustrator: Caryn Davidson

This is an interactive book, more specifically an activity book, that provides pictures to color and concepts to read about. The intent of this book is to engage in collaborative interactions (i.e. coloring) while also discussing important concepts in a child appropriate way. The concepts discussed in the book are an adapted 13 Guiding Principles of the Black Lives Matter movement.

  1. Unapologetically Black
  2. Diversity
  3. Empathy
  4. Loving Engagement
  5. Restorative Justice
  6. Black FAmilies
  7. Intergenerational
  8. Black Villages
  9. Black Women
  10. Queer Affirming
  11. Transgender Affirming
  12. Globalism
  13. Collective Value

Through this activity book adults and children alike will learn, enjoy time together, and be able to be active in the meditative process of coloring.

Reviewed By: Anni Reinking