Dominican publishes children’s book

Dominica News Online - Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 at 2:13 PM
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Mayma Raphael

Dominican-born Mayma Raphael has penned a children’s book titled “I Love the Skin I am In!”

According to the author, she was inspired by her 4 year old daughter who was very interested in color, and was curious enough to ask questions about her own skin color.

“The book is light-hearted, fun and deals with the issues of identity from a child’s perspective. The great thing about the book is that it can be appreciated by every child as it lends itself to a very positive message to all children, that skin color is only on the outside,” Raphael says of her publication.

“It is available for all families who are seeking to enlighten and empower their children of every color”.

Promotional material explains that Ruby, a curious little girl, engages the reader in a wonderful dialogue with her mother, and that “I Love the Skin I’m In!” uniquely expresses rhythmic responses to curious questions about skin color.

It says the book creates a beautiful rainbow of harmonious expressions of tolerance, self-acceptance and love of oneself, and is a simplified way of explaining to children that “regardless of skin color we are more alike than we are different”.

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37 Comments

  1. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 justin June 21, 2012

    DNO, it seems that amazon has the books back in stock. Just ordered mine today.

  2. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Mu Mu June 21, 2012

    She Fine.

  3. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0 Anonymous June 21, 2012

    Congratulations. I hope your book is as beautiful as you are. For so long we have been taught that white or “light skinned” is “nice colour” and have frowned upon our brown or dark skin. We need to love the skin we”re in. Black is beautiful.

  4. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 Chrissy June 20, 2012

    Congrats

  5. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 Summer June 20, 2012

    Congrats. I run a Caribbean children’s literary ezine called Anansesem. I posted a link to it on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/anansesem.caribbeankidsmagazine

  6. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 justin June 20, 2012

    Great concept! Our children need to be enlightened. I searched for the book’s site I saw that you can purchase on there as well. It is already sold out on Amazon. Thanks for posting DNO

  7. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 Tessa June 20, 2012

    I checked the books website and you can get it from there if you have a paypal account: Ilovetheskinimin.org

  8. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0 Easy June 20, 2012

    Please indicate where can the book be purchased, that would be a helpful start. Sounds very interesting especially in a diversed country like Canadian. I would love to get a copy for my two year old daughter. Great job to the author.

  9. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0 Juanita June 20, 2012

    Amazon.com carries it but appears to be out of stock for now. I am sending them an email, b/c I wanna purchase it! Great message. When I have a child, it will already be on my bookshelf!

  10. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0 lalale June 20, 2012

    I want to purchase a book author come and give us some more information thant u.

  11. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 7 Thumb down 0 Shan June 20, 2012

    Aye is this Mayma from Thibaud? Oh My God, she taught me in Grade 6! Congrats Miss – I would love to read this book to my daughter – she asked me the other day “mummy why my fried white and am brown?”

  12. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0 lovely June 20, 2012

    need some of these books in the us virgin islands.

  13. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0 Orisha June 20, 2012

    I need to get in for my daughter

  14. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 River Street June 20, 2012

    Congratulations to the author.

  15. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 Anonymous June 20, 2012

    congratulations!

    Children’s books are delightful for children to have, and this is so relevant for our children who are often ridiculed or are insecure about skin and hair tones.

  16. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 Rasta Mystic June 19, 2012

    I need this book for my daughter .

  17. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0 JO June 19, 2012

    Amazon.com has it.

  18. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 lisa June 19, 2012

    Good work Mayma; you are such an inspiration; keep up the good work.

  19. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 ambas. June 19, 2012

    congrates cuz,you did great.

  20. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0 7 years old June 19, 2012

    This is wanderful i love reading so how can i get this book ? :-D

  21. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 oh yes June 19, 2012

    This is wanderful, keeP it up i hope u have more wanderful books . How can we get this book . I think all school should have this book .

  22. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0 Francis June 19, 2012

    I’m very proud of you Aunt Mayma. Dominicans please embrace and support your own. Positive and supportive .. Great job :)

  23. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0 Thibaud June 19, 2012

    Congratulations Mayma. Will look to pick up a copy as soon as available.

  24. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 wesley high school June 19, 2012

    I was wondering if the Author went to Wesley High School because the face looks familiar

  25. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Not a herd follower June 19, 2012

    Another Dominican representing. I look forward to purchasing a copy at the local bookstores in Dominica. Congrats on your efforts, Ms. Raphael.

  26. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Brenda June 19, 2012

    congrats Mayma on your publication

  27. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 EXPECTING MOTHER June 19, 2012

    I NEED TO BUY THIS BOOK SOUNDS VERY INTERESTING

  28. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Thibaud June 19, 2012

    Congrates Thibaud massive send some copies to DA

  29. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 10 Thumb down 0 lalale June 19, 2012

    is this book available in the book stores

  30. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 12 Thumb down 2 c June 19, 2012

    dno could at list say were the person from because for others they do. any way representing thibaud

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Anonymous June 19, 2012

      she is from thibaub
      mayma masicot

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Anonymous June 19, 2012

      And she is a Massicott too….lol….way to go cuzo

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Anonymous June 20, 2012

      And the Massicott’s too…tee hee hee

  31. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 11 Thumb down 0 strength June 19, 2012

    dno

    where can the book be purchased?

    From whom, at what price?

    Please be more explicit

  32. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 14 Thumb down 0 laps June 19, 2012

    congratulatons dear dominican, the cover is actually catching.

  33. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 8 Thumb down 0 Klinton K.Anselm June 19, 2012

    Awesome Mrs Raphael feel free to contact me in order to get this book in to the Florida and Georgia Libary system. Email. Ambfscj@gmail.com

  34. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 18 Thumb down 0 J Vidal June 19, 2012

    Seems like a great book! Would love to read it.. Jay’s should buy some copies (If they don’t have already)

    Congratulations!!!

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