Ep. 33: Albinism and 'Golden Like Me'

What exactly is melanin, and what happens when it's missing? In this episode, we talk about the roots of  color - skin color, hair color and eye color, that is. Then we'll dive into two children's books featuring characters with albinism - a genetic condition caused by lack of melanin.

Books: 

Golden Like Me - Brandi M. Green
A Blind Guide to Stinkville - Beth Vrabel

Resources:
National Organization for Albinism and Hyperpigmentation - NOAH is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide accurate and authoritative information about all aspects of living with albinism, and to provide a place where people with albinism and their families, in the United States and Canada, can find acceptance, support and fellowship.  (http://albinism.org)

Beyond Suncare - A nonprofit organization focused on the health and wellbeing of people with albinism in Africa. 
Their mission: "We go beyond sun protection to ensure that no person with albinism dies unnecessarily from skin cancer. We promote their insertion in society through the promotion of more tolerant societies and dignified attention that helps them to raise their self-esteem and self-confidence."