Black Is a Rainbow Color by Angela Joy, Ekua Holmes
Published by Roaring Brook Press on January 14, 2020
ISBN: 1626726310
Pages: 40
Genres: Historical Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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An ode to Black culture, this book celebrates things that are black all around us. It begins with “…my color is black, and there’s no black in rainbows,” and continues to highlight so many things in life that are black. Black is a color. Black is a culture.

This book is a wonderful window into Black culture with many significant people and events mentioned despite the minimal text. The rhyming nature of the text will appeal to younger readers as will the colorful and expressive collage-style illustrations. Recommended for K-2 grade, this would be a great read aloud. It could be used with older students followed by a discussion about Black history and culture. A recommended purchase.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME