Colouring in is such a soothing activity that children of all ages (and many adults for that matter!) love completely immersing themselves in!
While there don’t seem to be too many multicultural colouring books for children out there, I found a few gems here, my favourite being Real Girls Revolution.
12 Multicultural Colouring Books for Children
Preschool
Doc Like Mommy Coloring Book
by Dr Crystal Bowe
“When I grow up, I know what I want to be…” This is the companion colouring book to Doc Like Mommy, a delightful picture book that gives little girls the message that they can be anything they want to be. ~ African – Preschool
More books about mothers:14 Multicultural Children’s Books about Mothers
Our Black Heritage Coloring Book
by Carole Marsh
On 24 pages, Our Black Heritage Coloring Book introduces important people and events of Black History, from Booker T. Washington and Martin Luther King Jr to the Underground Railroad and the Emancipation Proclamation. ~ African – Preschool
Nola the Nurse & Friends Explore the Holi Fest Coloring Book
by Dr Scharmaine L Baker
Nola is thrilled when her friends of Indian heritage, Anita and Adar, introduce her to the Holi Festival, or Festival of Colors. This is the colouring book companion to the popular children’s book Nola The Nurse & Friends Explore the Holi Fest. ~ Diverse – Preschool
More books about Holi: 9 Children’s Books About The Hindu Spring Festival Holi
I’m Brown and I’m Pretty
by Sherrita Berry-Pettus
A smart and confident little girl named Sherrita shares a little pep talk to all little brown girls in the world. I’m Brown and I’m Pretty encourages girls to love the skin they are in. ~ African – Preschool
I’m Brown and I’m Smart
by Sherrita Berry-Pettus
A smart and confident little boy named Ahmari shares a little pep talk to little brown boys in the world. I’m Brown and I’m Smart teaches the reader that they can be smart and brown. ~ African – Preschool
Elementary School
Black Girl Boss Story Coloring Book
by Kimberley Gordon
Experience the excitement of starting a new business with 8-year-old Mia and her team as you colour in the pages. Black Girl Boss is a unique and empowering colouring book and picture book all in one. ~ African – Elementary School
A Brighter Tomorrow: A Workbook to Help Kids Cope with Traumatic Events
by Erainna Winnett
Sometimes, traumatic events affect the lives of children, and parents can feel powerless to help. It could be the death of a loved one, the loss of a home, or witnessing violence (in and out of the home). A Brighter Tomorrow helps children to express and deal with their feelings through therapeutic art and writing exercises. ~ Diverse – Elementary School
C is for Chickasaw Coloring Book
by Wiley Barnes
A companion to the award-winning children’s book of the same name, the C is for Chickasaw colouring book lets children create their own Southeastern Native American art. Unique illustrations familiarize children of all ages with this style of art and reflect the history, culture, and language of the Chickasaw people. ~ Diverse – Elementary School
Real Girls Revolution
by Terri Birnbaum
Created by a group of diverse artists, RealGirls Revolution is a colouring book with a difference. Featuring illustrations of girls from diverse backgrounds, it aims to empower girls by providing images they can identify with. This beautiful colouring book celebrates uniqueness and diversity on every page. ~ Diverse – Elementary School, Middle School
Middle School
Sophie Washington: Coloring Book
by Tonya Duncan Ellis
Great African Americans Coloring Book
by Taylor Oughton
Spanning over 150 years of American history, the carefully researched Great African Americans Colouring Book pays tribute to 45 notable African Americans, including Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Duke Ellington, Muhammad Ali, Jesse Jackson, Eubie Blake, Mother Hale, Katherine Dunham, Marian Anderson, and many others. ~ African – Middle School
High School
Five Nations Coloring Book: Flora, Fabric and Fauna
by Dani Dixon
Get to know the world of Five Nations through the indigenous animals and plants of each nation, and meet each of the Princesses in charge of world peace. Over 90 pages of animals, flowers and mandalas. ~ Diverse – High School
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