Why Is Skin Color Different?

When two new girls show up at Central, some of the class is convinced that one of them was really adopted. How can the class solve this new mystery?

This story was inspired by the April 2018 issue of National Geographic, about the twins Millie & Marcia Biggs, who were featured due to the stunning differences in their skin colors. The book starts with the question in mind, "What if these two girls suddenly transferred into Central?"

This book addresses how different skin tones originated, how skin tone is primarily influenced today, and what nationality and ethnicity are in terms of personal identity.

There is an activity for children that replaces the traditional "family tree", and coincides with today's diverse family unit and support system. It's purpose is to help children feel comfortable with their own unique identity, whether they are in a "traditional" family unit, blended family, are adopted, in foster care, or in any other situation.

This is the sequel to "The Anti-Bullying Project".

About the author

Anjula has several illustrated children's books on emotional wellness meant to help build self esteem and address difficult topics such as losing a loved one, bullying, why skin color is different, and more. She has a background as a Children's Therapist with a Masters Degree, and brings that experience to her writing. The underlying message in her books is: "It's possible to face our challenges and overcome them."

Product details

• Authors: Anjula Evans, Anjula Evans
• Publisher: Harper Collins
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 6
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.02.2020
• EAN: 9781989803073
• ISBN: 978-1-989803-07-3
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 216 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 308 g
• Series: Psychosocial School; Psychosocial School Series
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Kinder/Jugendliche: Persönliche und soziale Themen: Diversität und Inklusion, Diversity & Multicultural, racism; Biracial, Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories, Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics, JUVENILE FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural, Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics