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Explore the forgotten stories of Black historical figures and find a rich history of success and positive role models.
Discover a bible book series that gives Black children a chance to see themselves in their faith.
Teach simple rules for good behavior, fairness, and justice.
My ABC's is an English Alphabet learning tool that provides cultural images associated with the cradle of civilization. My ABC’s promotes family un...
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Perseverance: The Story of Mary Jane Patterson is a children’s book about the first African American woman to receive a four-year bachelor’s degree...
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Breaking The Sickle: A Snippet of the Life of Dr. Yvette Fay Francis-McBarnette is a story about the life of a pioneering pediatrician who saved th...
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Meet Tia Patterson, the intelligent, humorous, and brave descendant of the first and only African American-owned car manufacturing company: C.R. Pa...
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Journey with Melanin Origins as we share a story about Daniel and how his life lines up with the Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness. Faith and dedi...
View full details"Great books. Well illustrated, very informative. I bought my nephew the whole collection for Christmas. I feel my children are better connected to their heritage thanks to these stories."
- Whitney Jones
Melanin Origins is a Black-owned publishing company focused on educating Black youth and rebuilding a connection to our cultural and spiritual past.
We publish books from emerging authors and illustrators who share our values and love of childhood education.
You can explore a wide range of Black children’s books, from Black history to bible stories. What’s most important is reading often, building strong families, and instilling confidence in Black culture.
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- Louie T. McClain II, Founder & CEO
