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Latashia Perry, owner of the new 'Kids Like Mine' mobile book boutique, has written several books about different hair textures and skin colors. A mother of six, Perry says she created the store to not only inspire children but help parents of all races find multicultural books, toys and apparel. Right now Perry, says she reads virtually to classes and already has schools from other states looking to bring her in to encourage their students. “It’s just important for kids to be able to see themselves portrayed in a positive way. We’re often saying that kids aren’t into reading anymore...

This is what the father wrote: “I’ve tried to fill my daughter’s bookcase with images that look like her but from the moment I laid eyes on this book I swore it was my daughter and her dad in character form. I had to purchase it and we just had to recreate this book this Halloween and I’m so glad we did. Memories to last a lifetime ” . . Credit: @Lathan.Ava Illustrated: @vashtiharrison Creator: @matthewacherry @hairlovemovie