books for black children

The Gift of Black Children’s Books: a $1,000 Donation for Denene Millner Books

Spending $17.99 on a black children's book is worth the expense. One anonymous donor agreed, and donated $1,000 to put Denene Millner Books into children's hands.

– Sep 13, 2017

“Good Night MyBrownBaby”: Denene Millner’s “Early Sunday Morning”

Check out the video reading of Denene Millner's "Early Sunday Morning," plus get ready for tonight's "Good Night MyBrownBaby," featuring "Meet Clarabelle Blue."

– Apr 25, 2017

Early Sunday Morning Is Out Tomorrow—Celebrate With Me!

Early Sunday Morning, my new children's picture book on Denene Millner Books, drops on Tuesday. Help me celebrate: buy the book and tell two friends!

– Apr 10, 2017

#BROWNGIRLSWRITE: Meet 8-Year-Old Nia Mya Reese, Best Selling Author

Nia Mya Reese is eight years old big sister with a story to tell. And that story, about how to deal with annoying little brothers, is now a bestselling picture book.

– Mar 22, 2017

How To Support Authors: 10 Ways You Can Make Denene Millner Books A Success

Denene Millner Books is my baby, and it can't survive without your support.

– Feb 27, 2017

Good Night MyBrownBaby: Faith Ringgold’s “Tar Beach” (VIDEO)

Announcing the winners of our third Good Night MyBrownBaby giveaway, plus video me reading an all-time favorite, Faith Ringgold's "Tar Beach."

– Jan 24, 2017

Good Night MyBrownBaby: “Peeny Butter Fudge” (VIDEO)

Announcing the winners of our second Good Night MyBrownBaby giveaway, plus video of our "Peeny Butter Fudge," reading with Tracey Michae'l Lewis-Giggetts.

– Jan 10, 2017

Good Night MyBrownBaby: Precious and the Boo Hag (VIDEO)

Announcing the winners of our first Good Night MyBrownBaby giveaway, plus video of our "Precious and the Boo Hag," reading.

– Dec 16, 2016

Introducing ‘Good Night MyBrownBaby’: Fav Stories Read On FB Live

MyBrownBaby's getting your bedtime routine together! Introducing 'Goodnight, MyBrownBaby,' our new Facebook Live author readings for your babies.

– Dec 1, 2016

Watch Amazon Prime’s “The Snowy Day,” With Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett and Regina King

Peter, the hero of our favorite Black children's book, "The Snowy Day," gets his own Christmas story in a new animated feature on Amazon Prime.

– Nov 28, 2016
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