{"product_id":"its-because-of-melanin-paperback","title":"It's Because of Melanin - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDiana Johanna Velasquez\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eBrandee Blocker Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's Because of Melanin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a rhyming children's book that teaches readers about the natural substance that gives our skin its color. This book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edebunks common misconceptions children may have about skin color and race;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epromotes self-esteem in children with darker skin, as well as those with albinism and vitiligo; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehelps parents and teachers begin having early conversations about racial differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book provides an easy way of beginning early discussions about race that are based in science and the principles of social emotional learning. And it helps prevent and interrupt racial bias by explaining what melanin is and what it does, so kids aren't left to come up with their own explanations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's Because of Melanin\u003c\/i\u003e presents an age-appropriate, interdisciplinary approach to helping children avoid internalizing racial bias based on skin color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.07 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51783192674592,"sku":"9798401252005","price":17.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a575f7cbb4c246881846f6cfde038ac3.webp?v=1780582341","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/its-because-of-melanin-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}