I've personally not read the book. (Definitely need to from your description) I would not be offended if the book is as you describe it. One that really reinforces self acceptance of your culture.
As the parent of two daughters who are often mistaken as being biracial, I feel that it's imperative that children are given a sound education in their culture. It is often too easy for them to be mislead into believing that black isn't right, isn't pretty, just "isn't".
This topic is right on time for me because I'm having to seriously educate my daughter on the beauty of our race and what it means to be a proud black female. Her father had told her some really rank crap when she questioned him about her color. He told her she was 'tan'. He completely didn't understand the damage he caused.
Anywho, my point is- No matter the source, I think it's important that children are given an education on self-acceptance.
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