Children's books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Children's series?"

"There are five books in the Children's series, published between 1999 and 2008."

Q: "What is the first book in the Children's series?"

"The first book in the Children's series is Happy to Be Nappy, published in 1999."

Q: "What children's books did bell hooks write?"

"bell hooks wrote five children's picture books between 1999 and 2008: Happy to Be Nappy, Homemade Love, Be Boy Buzz, Skin Again, and Grump Groan Growl. Each celebrates Black childhood, self-love, and family bonds in lyrical, affirming language."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Happy to Be Nappy	1999	bell hooks	Buy
2	Homemade Love	2002	bell hooks	Buy
3	Be Boy Buzz	2002	bell hooks	Buy
4	Skin Again	2004	bell hooks	Buy
5	Grump Groan Growl	2008	bell hooks	Buy

bell hooks wrote five children’s picture books that celebrate identity, family, and self-love. Happy to Be Nappy (1999) affirms the beauty of natural hair, Homemade Love (2002) celebrates family warmth, Be Boy Buzz (2002) captures the energy and joy of Black boyhood, Skin Again (2004) explores identity beyond skin color, and Grump Groan Growl (2008) helps children process anger.

Each book uses lyrical, rhythmic language that invites reading aloud and conversation between children and adults.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Children's series?

There are five books in the Children’s series, published between 1999 and 2008.

What is the first book in the Children's series?

The first book in the Children’s series is Happy to Be Nappy, published in 1999.

What children's books did bell hooks write?

bell hooks wrote five children’s picture books between 1999 and 2008: Happy to Be Nappy, Homemade Love, Be Boy Buzz, Skin Again, and Grump Groan Growl. Each celebrates Black childhood, self-love, and family bonds in lyrical, affirming language.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order