SHADES OF YOU, 100 SHADES OF BLACK

Embracing Diversity and Self-Love

The Shades of YOU, 100 Shades of Black book is an inspiration to young children everywhere. This book promotes diversity and race matters. It teaches children to embrace and celebrate their racial identity and recognize the beauty of every shade of black.

The book also features important messages around self-love, and self-acceptance, and encourages children to recognize their own unique qualities. By promoting these messages early on in life, children can build a strong foundation of self-esteem and a positive self-image that will stay with them for a lifetime.

From “Celestial Super Black” to “Iridescent Snow Black”, Shades of You, 100 Shades of Black is a spectrum of uplifting black-hued celebrations. This book is an Essential-Black color palette, selected by picking true colors taken from the photos of a variety of skin tones of African descendants from around the globe. Each shade of black is given a name to be proud of like, “Heaven’s Gates Black”, “Chocolate Cosmos Black” and “Melanin Popping Black”. Mantra Lotus creates full-color pages of the diversity and beauty of black-colored skin. Shades of You, 100 Shades of Black, teaches children to have a strong sense of being and empowers them to Glow Up in all of their unique Blackness!

Shades of YOU, 100 Shades of Black is a color (therapy) picture book.

My Black is Beautiful!

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Shades of YOU, 100 Shades of Black

Racial Equity Appreciation Project (R.E.A.P.) and Artwork

The Shades of YOU, 100 Shades of Black book’s key messages revolve around self-acceptance and uniqueness, fostering a strong foundation of self-esteem and positive self-image in children. Additionally, it serves as an essential tool in promoting the embrace of individuality and dismantling colorism. The accompanying “Shades of YOU” racial equity appreciation project (R.E.A.P) further encourages children to creatively explore and appreciate the distinct beauty of each shade.

With its powerful affirmations and engaging activities, the project aims to improve racial socialization and support children in embracing their uniqueness. By involving the community in this meaningful endeavor, “Shades of You, 100 Shades of Black” contributes to the creation of a more inclusive and accepting society. This invaluable resource is ideal for educators, parents, and caregivers, promoting a culture of pride in diversity and individuality.

REAP includes Shades of YOU, 100 Shades of Black Book and Full Curriculum of 6 Lesson Plans, activity worksheets and discussion worksheets.

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Curriculum: Shades of YOU, 100 Shades of Black Project

Project Overview:

The Shades of YOU, 100 Shades of Black Project is designed to help young children celebrate and understand their racial identity while embracing diversity and self-love. Through the exploration of various shades of black and creative activities, this project aims to encourage children to appreciate their uniqueness and develop a positive attitude towards individuality.

Target Audience:

The curriculum is tailored for elementary and middle school children, particularly those from diverse backgrounds.

Learning Objectives:

To promote racial equity and appreciation through creative exploration of skin tones.

To encourage self-awareness and self-confidence among children.

To dismantle colorism and promote the message that every shade is beautiful.

To foster a culture of pride in diversity and individuality.

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