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Beautiful Brown Things

A free coloring book for a little time together.

Pick a page, pull up a chair, and color beside your little one. Celebrate brown skin through cozy pictures and words that remind children they belong.

65 US Letter pages, with 44 pictures and 11 affirmations. Print at home for personal and household use.

Beautiful Brown Things: A Cozy Coloring Book Celebrating Brown Skin, by Anh Mian. Free printable cover.
In My Skin, I Shine, Girl Edition. Earlier cover shown.
In My Skin, I Shine, Boy Edition. Earlier cover shown.

In My Skin, I Shine

A joyful, rhyming picture book for ages 2 to 8 celebrating brown skin, self-love, belonging, and the beauty of being yourself.

I wrote it for my children, with a Girl Edition and a Boy Edition, so they could see their skin as something to celebrate.

I’m currently revising the Girl Edition. I’ll share more when it’s ready.

Hi, I’m Anh.

I’m a children’s author, a mom of two, and a fantasy lover who believes there’s room for a little magic in the stories we share.

My children inspire me to write the words I want them to grow up hearing: your skin is beautiful, your feelings matter, and you belong just as you are.

I write for them and for the little reader beside you. I hope my stories give you something to enjoy together, something to talk about, and a reason to turn one more page.

I’m so glad you’re here ♡