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 @BlackBabyBooks is an initiative of Boxxout Enterprises, a small business that designs creative solutions for social change. We have been really successful in helping people discover children’s books with Black characters, and equally as successful in helping indie Black children’s book authors promote their books. 

BLACK NURSERY RHYMES

Featuring numerous Black historical figures including:

• Martin Luther King Jr.
• Rosa Parks
• Malcolm X
• Elijah Muhammad
• Harriet Tubman and MORE!

Founder, Desiree Williams is a school psychologist and mother of her very own brilliant brown baby! Holding a certification in trauma informed children's yoga and a Master of Arts in school psychology, Desiree has a passion for educating children on social emotional and behavioral skills that will help them reach their highest potential! 

Lekeisha H. Brown is a mom, baller, educator and author of several children's book, including 'Milk Truck Mondays', a book that depicts the strength of one little girl who will stop at nothing to obtain the education she deserves. This tale of courage and perseverance will inspire children of all ages. Lekeisha is also the author of 'Courageous Baller', a heartfelt children's book.  In this inspiring story Lizzie doesn't wait for luck to step onto the soccer field - she learns that courage is a skill she can practice and develop. These books can be purchased through Amazon.com

In June 2020, Brianna created an Instagram page and instinctively named it @litforblackkids. While she was not sure what the end game would be, she knew that she wanted to share books that feature Black authors and Black protagonists with the world. It was important for others to know the authors and the books exist despite hearing time after time in the media that they did not.  Many of these books and others are now available for purchase at Litforblackkids.org.

Help me bring the LIT Bookmobile to life to transport today’s children to limitless places! [DONATE].

 Natasha Tarpley is an acclaimed children’s book author and content creator whose work affirms the power of kids to choose who and what they want to be. Her titles include the classic picture book, I Love My Hair! and the award-winning children’s podcast, Opal Watson: Private Eye, among many others. 

Financial empowerment is about more than just saving—it’s about access. It opens doors to education, homeownership, entrepreneurship, and generational wealth. It breaks down barriers and builds new pathways to opportunities.
Our hope is that this book sparks curiosity in young readers and inspires families to start money conversations early. We want children to be bold, adventurous, and confident with their finances—just like Sonnie the Saver, and to build strong money habits that leads to a lifetime of financial success.