"I hope to help instill in young children
a sense of joy, celebration, self-worth, and self-love.
And a true appreciation for themselves and for others.
I also hope to impart a sense that they belong
and are loved in this world…"
—Ruth Forman
Light
A young boy’s eyes reflect the light of the universe in this luminous board book!
Like So
This simple, affirming, and comforting read-aloud shows how every family’s love is natural and connected to the world around us.
Shine Bright
(Boxed Set)
Introduce young readers to self-love and self-confidence with these luminous board books.
One
A counting board book
about ten friends who add up
to something wonderful!
Ours
A board book that joyfully celebrates
skin tone self-love with a mirror
for little ones.
Bloom
A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls as naturally beautiful in our human garden.
Glow
A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to the beautiful light of African American boys.
Curls
A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls and the beauty of their curls.
©2025 Ruth Forman