Resources
Book List
Super Spots by Nakeyia Jones (Age 2-5)
Nia teaches her classmates about her skin condition, vitiligo. Hear it read on YouTube here.
The Day You Begin By Jacqueline Woodson, Illustrated by Rafael López (Age 3-8)
A book about feeling different and connecting with others despite this.
Lucy’s Umbrella by Sara Madden (Age 3-8)
Lucy has vitiligo and finds beauty in nature and herself.
One of a Kind By Chris Gorman (Age 3-8)
A book about a kid who loves punk rock and being unique.
I am Not a Fox by Karina Wolf, Illustrated by Chuck Groenink (Age 3-8)
A book about Luca, who looks like a fox but acts like a dog, and finding where he belongs.
Sunflower Sisters by Monika Singh Gangotra, Illustrated by Michaela Dias-Hayes (Age 4-10)
A book about celebrating all skin shades, and finding confidence and joy in your skin.
The Skin You Live In by Michael Tyler, Illustrated by David Lee Csicsko (Age 4-10)
A book about social acceptance, friendship, confidence, and diversity.
Skin Deep: A Child’s Story by Phyllis A. Russell-Gilmer (Age 3-8)
A book that explores the emotions of a child who has vitiligo.
Vitiligo Doesn’t Scare Me by Kim Kirkland (Age 2-12)
A book that teaches kids that vitiligo is nothing to fear!
Amiri’s Birthday Wish by Florenza Denise Lee (Age 5-12)
For Amiri’s birthday, her family plays a Guessing Game!
The Itchy-saurus: The Dino with an Itch That Can't be Scratched by Rosie Wellesley (Age 6-12)
Itchy the dinosaur has itchy skin and sees Doc Bill to get some soothing cream.
Year of Yes: How To Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun, and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes (Teen-Adult)
A book from the creator of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal about saying “yes” to things that scare you.
The Self-Love Experiment by Shannon Kaiser (Teen-Adult)
A book about reaching your goals by first loving yourself.
Movie List
Inside Out, 2015
A fun movie about the emotions of an eleven-year-old who is adjusting to a big move.
Ratatouille, 2007
A movie about a rat with a dream to be a culinary chef.
Soul, 2020
A movie about a middle school band teacher who learns about the meaning of life and passion.
Hotlines
SafeLink: 1-877-785-2020
Domestic violence hotline
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text ‘START’ to 678-678
LGBTQ+ organization
Childhelp: 1.800.4ACHILD or 1-800-422-4453
National Child Abuse Hotline
Loveisrespect.org: Call 1-866-331-9474, 800-787-3224 (Teletypewriter number), or Text ‘LOVEIS’ to 22522
Support for teens and young adults with questions or concerns about dating and relationships.