Baby Young, Gifted and Black is a new edition of the original anthology tailored towards younger children - ideally around the age of two years - and features many black icons from all over the world and from many different time periods who have been successful in a multitude of different professions which hopefully inspires your child and let's them know they can do anything they want in life. It's a great way to instil that message from their early years and help to set a fire burning within them giving them a strong desire to achieve. It's not only educational but fun and it opens little ones’ minds to representation and the idea that everyone is important regardless of their skin colour. I loved the positivity and the strong black role models throughout.

From tennis champions to writers, politicians to singer-songwriters, these 20 pages could change a life. All children deserve to see themselves represented positively in stories. That’s why these books are crucially highlighting the talent and contributions of black changemakers from around the world—for readers of all backgrounds to discover. Set out in a colourful, vibrant fashion, this is a diverse collection of icons. Beautifully crafted and featuring attractive imagery, Baby Young, Gifted and Black is a worthwhile addition to libraries and home bookshelves. It is not just a board book for black girls and boys to enjoy but for all children and the positive affirmations and adjectives accompanying the imagery are inspirational. Highly recommended.

The best way to show that Black Lives Matter is to show that Black Lives Matter. This is a great book that shows Black children that they matter. Black people before them have come and paved the way for them. They are smart, and beautiful and worthy of all the love and respect. All kids need to be reading books with representation like this so they know that everyone is wonderful and important. Then illustrations are so beautiful and the colours pop.

Rating: 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!!!!!!!!!
Book: Baby Young, Gifted, and Black
Release Date: January 26, 2021
Author: Jamia Wilson
Genre: Children’s Nonfiction

A baby board book that shows young black boys and girls inspiring people that have paved the way for them. One thing that I loved about this book was that it did not just include the typical heroes Martin Luther King, Jr and Rosa Parks. It also included ones that may be lesser known like Wangari Maathai, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Zadie Smith. The book includes great adjectives, and the illustrations are so vivid. If I had a small baby, I would make sure to include this in their home library but since I don’t, I will be including this in baby shower gifts

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SO lovely! I adored this book and love the variety of life-changers! This is everything I love about books these days - educational, eye-opening for both kiddos and adults and super fun!

This book is an excellent example of how the world is changing in a positive way. This book will leave an everlasting imprint on current generations and future generations to come.

Representation is important, and it can start as early as infants. To show infants, in this wonderful board book, all the other black men and women who have achieved greatness, followed by a mirror at the end to show that they too can do the same is super encouraging, and will make the child love this book.

A bit American-centric, but Nelson Mandela is included as well as Wangari Maathai. We have the Williams Sisters, Rosa Parks and Katherine Johnson, of Hidden Figures fame.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

This is a book that will teach the littlest listeners and lookers that they can aspire to do anything and everything. A child can grow up to “spread joy like Stevie Wonder” or to “reach for the stars” like Mae Jemison and so much more. A number of highly accomplished Blacks from many fields are here in this title including the Obamas, the Williams sisters and others. The illustrations are bright, colorful and represent their subjects well.

I recommend this title for all kids. It is a book that shows how full of amazing achievements people are.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.

I really liked this book and I loved the focus on black icons which would be giving to children to show what they could achieve.

The book is well written and I lived that a variety of people were picked out to give the book a mix of diversity as well - after all you never do know what a young child may go on to achieve and at which point the inspiration comes to them!

The illustrations in the book were great too.

This would be a great gift to give as a present!

Really a book for babies, to boost their confidence that there are blacks that made a name for themselves even though the path is not easy. A book made purposefully to remind color-skinned people that you can hang up your dream as high as you want, because someone did already, and succeed.

What a wonderful book! As an educator, I'm so excited to see such an influx of books geared towards black and brown children. I didn't have these books growing up and I'm so happy that my students won't have that problem.

A fantastic book, that shows young black children, that they can be anything they want to be and that their colour is not an issue. The book goes on to show examples of black people that are extremely well known - in fact you could almost go as far to say they are heroes.
Fantastic book - that genuinely leaves a feel good feeling while reading it.

This book has positive affirmations with strong black role models showcasing different attributes. For example, one affirmation, "I spread joy like Stevie Wonder" is accompanied by a stylized illustration of the musical artist. My only criticism is that due to the stylized nature of the illustrations, some portraits are easier to recognize than others. That said, it is a book meant for a young child and opens opportunities for caregivers to discuss the people shown. The mirror on the last page is a wonderful addition to this positive, empowering book.

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I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Wide Eyed Editions through NetGalley.
Wilson offers encouragement and inspiration to toddlers and their families. Each page highlights an attribute and offers an example from history of someone who exemplifies this trait. Young readers will see themselves in these people and connect to their places in history. Beautiful illustrations attract the eye and add to the message on each page. A great gift for new babies.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read and review.

What an awesome and inspiring book! I love how the author has picked traits that all children have and has matched them to a Black person who embodies that trait. This is a great book that will allow children of colour to see themselves in some of the world's most influential people.

What a beautiful book! Each page features vibrant illustrations of a black icon who has excelled in their field or made historic contributions. From W.E.B. Du Bois to Misty Copeland to Rosa Parks. This would be a perfect gift for new parents or a toddler.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.