Born Black and Lucky is a full-color hardcover children’s book written and illustrated by Shirley Jackson Whitaker, MD, MPH. Created to celebrate the beauty, confidence, and individuality of Black girls, the book introduces Lucky—a young girl whose pride in her skin, hair, features, and identity reflects the message at the heart of the story: Black beauty is something to recognize, affirm, and celebrate. Created for children, parents, educators, and anyone helping young girls develop a healthy sense of self, Born Black and Lucky opens the door to conversations about beauty, representation, identity, and positive self-image across races, ethnicities, and cultures. Featured by New England Public Media as part of its Books for Young People series, Born Black and Lucky was recognized for its message of helping Black girls develop positive self-images and celebrate the features that make them uniquely beautiful. Published by SAW Press | Shirley Jackson Whitaker Foundation, Born Black and Lucky is internationally available through booksellers in the United States and abroad, extending its message of confidence, representation, and self-worth to families and readers around the world. “Lucky is a book dedicated to celebrating the beauty in African girls and to promoting their positive self-image. Parents and educators of all races, ethnicities, and cultures are encouraged to read Lucky with their girls and engage in a discussion afterwards on the true definition of beauty as it relates to ALL girls, especially those of African descent.” — Dr. Vanessa L. Whitaker, Education Consultant