Brown Hands Built the World

Brown Hands Built the World is a powerful and uplifting picture book that celebrates the brilliance, labor, creativity, and resilience of people of color throughout history and into the present day.

Through rhythmic, accessible language and striking illustrations, young readers are introduced to the many ways brown hands have shaped the world-building cities, creating art, advancing science, nurturing communities, and leading change. Each page honors the often-unseen contributions that form ...