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In "The Colors of Us," Karen Katz invites children to explore the varied hues of human skin through playful analogies to familiar foods and natural items. A seven‑year‑old protagonist, Lena, and her mother observe how friends’ complexion colors resemble the shades of chocolate, apricot, and many other sights in the world around them. The book uses vibrant illustrations and simple language to promote respectful understanding of racial diversity in an accessible, child‑friendly format while celebrating the beauty of mixed‑heritage identities.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Karen Katz
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