Good Reads for Kids. The World in the Afro of Tayo.

O Mundo de Black Power Tayo



Written by Afro-Brazilian author and art educator, Kiusam Paulo de Oliveira, “The World in the Afro of Tayo” or “O Mundo de Black Power de Tayo”, is a beautifully illustrated book that explores the issue of self-love and self-esteem through the eyes of its main character, a little girl with “cabelo black” (afro textured hair).

O Mundo de Black Power Tayo


This book is part of a growing movement among Afro-Brazilians to express and be proud of their Black identity. It’s available only in Portuguese here.

O Mundo de Black Power de Tayo


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