Established in 2014, Tiger Stripe Publishing is an independent publisher of children’s books that feature BIPOC characters. We believe that all children should see themselves in books. We work to fill the need for more BIPOC books through projects and partnerships and the support of like-minded organizations.


  • Because of Khalid

    By Carolyn Armstrong
    For ages 11 - 15

    This chapter book is about a 12-year-old African-American Chris who is was recently transplanted in the Serengeti. Chris befriends Khalid, a young Maasai warrior, who teaches him Swahili and about the land and the animals that are an integral part of the Serengeti. His life changes when he witnesses an attack on his favorite elephant by poachers.

  • Q Saves the Sun: Super Q Series, Book 1

    By Isaac Perry
    For ages 5 - 8

    A FATHER. A SON. A DINOSAUR.
    Inspired by his father's bedtime stories, 9-year-old Qadeer Taylor transforms into the adventurous hero SUPER-Q! When alien robots steal the sun, Super-Q and his sidekick Brian venture deep into outer space to stop them. Will Q find a way to defeat the aliens before Earth loses its sun forever?

  • Q Tangles With Time: Super-Q Series Book 2

    By Isaac Perry
    For ages 5 - 8

    A FATHER. A SON. A DINOSAUR.
    When a time-freezing villain attacks the city, Super-Q and his sidekick Brian must do whatever they can to stop him. Will our heroes be able to protect the city, or will they run out of time.

  • A Song for Robin

    By Amanda Caverzasi
    For ages 8 - 12

    A work of historical fiction this book tell of story of ten-year-old Robin living in the 1960s. When she sees the local hotel clerk refuse a room to two African Americans, she’s confused. It’s the first time she has witnessed an act of racism. Seeing a new side of the people she’s known all her life, Robin will try to make sense of their actions and ultimately her own. A Song for Robin is inspired by the life of Ella Jenkins.

  • Nuri Means Light

    By Joy Triche

    For ages 2 - 5

    What’s the story behind your name? What does your name mean? Curious pre-schooler Nuri wants to know. Her friends have beautiful names like Rafiki, Misaki, Alba, and Brooklyn. Their names have special meanings. Now Nuri wants to know what her name means!

  • How I Became We

    By Raquel Monroe, PhD
    For ages 2 - 100
    How I Became We is a whimsical way to remind children (and adults!) of the importance of friendship and love over material things.

Please note that Tiger Stripe Publishing is not accepting unsolicited manuscript submissions at this time.