Black and White Make Gray (Miss Butter Bean's Books)

In "Black and White Make Gray," young Dominique embarks on a colorful journey of self-discovery as she learns about her skin tone. Dominique's mom is African-American, and her dad is European-American, but she doesn't quite understand what that means. It's a regular school day when her friends tell her that her mom is "black," and her dad is "white," leaving Dominique puzzled.

Guided by her curiosity, Dominique finds herself in art class, where her teacher, Mrs. Lee, teaches the class about mixing colors. The idea of blending colors captivates Dominique's mind, and she wonders what happens when she mixes "black" and "white" – just like her parents.

"Black and White Make Gray" is a heartwarming story of self-acceptance and the understanding that love transcends labels and appearances. Dominique learns that her identity is a beautiful mixture of her parents' love and that the colors of her skin do not define who she is or where she belongs. This delightful children's book encourages young readers to embrace their uniqueness and celebrate the diversity within themselves and their families.

Included at the end of all books written by Dominique Leshay Alston, is a list of questions for parents to engage with their child about the topic within the book.