The Paper Riot Store Presents

The Brown Sugar Collection

A premier line of bold & easy African American coloring books for adults, celebrating Black women, families, culture, and healing.

Representation in art therapy matters. We created the Brown Sugar Collection to provide a dedicated, stress-free creative space that accurately reflects the beauty of Black culture. Featuring our signature large-print format and thick outlines, these books ensure a purely relaxing experience free from eye strain.

Explore the Books
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Brown Sugar & Cast Iron

45 Soul Food & Kitchen Designs

Celebrate soul food and cozy kitchens with Brown Sugar & Cast Iron. A bold & easy African American coloring book for adults featuring 45 relaxing designs.

Cover of Brown Sugar & Kin

Brown Sugar & Kin

45 Designs of Family & Togetherness

Celebrate Black family, togetherness, and home with Brown Sugar & Kin. A bold and easy coloring book for Black women featuring 45 heartwarming designs.

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Brown Sugar & Bloom

Self-Care, Natural Hair & Affirmations

Nurture your spirit with Brown Sugar & Bloom. A bold and easy African American coloring book focusing on self-care, natural hair, and positive affirmations.

Cover of Brown Sugar & Soul

Brown Sugar & Soul

Designs celebrating Blues, Gospel & R&B

Feel the rhythm with Brown Sugar & Soul. A bold & easy African American coloring book celebrating Black music, blues, gospel, R&B, and healing.

Why the Brown Sugar Collection?

Authentic Representation

From soul food kitchens to natural hair, the themes are crafted to honor and celebrate the African American experience.

Bold & Easy Large Print

No more squinting. Thick outlines and simple spaces make this accessible for seniors and anyone seeking stress relief.

Single-Sided for Markers

Every design features a black backing page to prevent alcohol markers from bleeding through and ruining your art.

Read the Story Behind the Collection

Discover why our founder K. Terry created this dedicated line of coloring books, and how art therapy is evolving for Black women.

Read the Origin Story