The Last Black Unicorn

Layla, the Last Black Unicorn is a fun, empowering children’s story about embracing who you are and celebrating what makes you different. Layla is a unicorn who doesn’t look like the others. While everyone else blends in, she stands out and at first, that makes life difficult. But through her journey, she discovers that her uniqueness is actually her greatest strength.

Themes
Self-acceptance
Confidence & identity
Diversity & inclusion
Standing out vs fitting in
Friendship and belonging

Educational & Emotional Benefits
This book helps children:

Build confidence and self-worth

Understand diversity and inclusion

Handle feeling left out or different

Learn that uniqueness = strength

Illustration Style
Bright, playful unicorn world
Expressive character emotions
Soft fantasy setting (Unicornia school)
Highly engaging for young readers

Target Audience
Age Range: 4–8 years
Reading Level: Early Readers / Read-Aloud
Use Case: Classroom, bedtime, confidence-building

📌 Basic Information
Category Details 
Title: Layla, the Last Black Unicorn
Author: Tiffany Haddish
Co-Author: Jerdine Nolen
Illustrator: Jessica Gibson
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: May 10, 2022
Format: Hardcover Picture Book
Pages: 32 pages
ISBN-13: 9780063113879