You’re Beautiful

by: Mauli Junior Bonner and Chantel Bonner

A beautiful children’s picture book with an accompanying song that spreads the much-needed message of self-love and acceptance.

When a young girl faces hurtful comments about the color of her brown skin, her compassionate parents share with her a cherished lullaby about her beauty both inside and out. Each page captures the diverse and unique experiences of embracing identity and welcoming those who may be different from us.

You’re Beautiful features an audio link with the soulful lyrics of Mauli Junior Bonner’s original song “Brown Skin Child, You’re Beautiful.” The song emphasizes the divine handiwork of every skin color and celebrates our individuality and the beauty within ourselves and others.

Immerse your family in the colorful and captivating illustrations by Gigi Moore that will engage your young readers as they explore and learn what it means to have self-love in our eclectic, beautiful, and diverse world.

Meet the Author

Mauli Junior Bonner and Chantel Bonner

Mauli Junior Bonner is a songwriter and film director from Las Vegas, Nevada. He recently completed production on the award-winning film His Name Is Green Flake Chantel L. Bonner is a University of Southern California alumna and works as a licensed marriage and family therapist providing trauma-informed care to children in foster care. The Bonners have been happily married for more than ten years and live in Southern California with their two children, Geo and Ari. The Bonners are dedicated to equality and justice among marginalized communities, and they provide resources to underserved children through their nonprofit, Lift Up Voices.

Books of Mauli Junior Bonner and Chantel Bonner