Mixed Me! by Taye Diggs
Appropriate Age Range: 4-8 years
What this book is all about:
In Mixed Me! readers are introduced to Mike, a boy with big curls whose skin color is different than his mother or his father. Despite people's stares and comments about his skin color and hair, Mike knows exactly who he is and is proud to be a mix of both his parents and just wants to do his own thing, wear his hair how he likes it, choose his own clothes, and be himself.
Why you might want to read it:
With fun illustrations and rhyming verses, this book provides a simple message for initial conversations about being biracial.
3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:
Why do you think people stop and stare at Mike and his parents?
How do you think it makes Mike feel when people stare at his family or say his parents don't "match"?
Despite people calling him Mixed Up Mike, Mike remains confident in who he is. How can you be confident in your own skin? Explore with your child words they may not understand such as "race" and "mixed".