LaTashia Perry is een auteur die zich toelegt op het bevorderen van positieve affirmaties en zelfbeeld bij kinderen. Via haar prentenboekenserie en merk richt ze zich op het verrijken en versterken van het leven van kinderen, met name kinderen van kleur, en moedigt hen aan om hun ware zelf te omarmen en lief te hebben. Haar werk is bedoeld om jonge mensen te inspireren tot zelfliefde en acceptatie. Perry zet zich in voor het creëren van ondersteunende omgevingen voor de groei van kinderen.
"Skin Like Mine is a fun, easy-to-read for beginners as well as advanced readers. An entertaining yet creative way to address and celebrate diversity among young children. Guaranteed to make you smile and a bit hungry."--Page [4] of cover.
The story centers on a little girl struggling to adapt to her new role as a Big Sister after a new baby arrives. It offers a heartwarming exploration of her feelings, helping children understand the emotional changes that come with such a significant life transition. The narrative emphasizes that parents can love all their children equally, providing reassurance to siblings adjusting to their expanding family dynamics.
Hair Like Mine is a fun and easy read following a little girl who doesn't like that her naturally curly hair looks different from the other kids around her. On her quest to find someone with hair like hers, she soon realizes we are all unique and special in our own way.