I Color Myself Different by Colin Kaepernick & Eric Wilkerson

A joyful, empowering ode to identity and radical self-love! Based on real events from activist Colin Kaepernick’s childhood, I Color Myself Different navigates the complex realities of growing up Black in a white adoptive family. Rich with Black history connections and an exceptional message about recognizing inherent worth.

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BIG by Vashti Harrison

BIG is a powerful, Caldecott-winning picture book that explores a child’s journey to self-love amidst societal pressure and bullying. With exquisite illustrations and spare text, this book is essential for teaching children that their unique identity should be celebrated, and that words have the power to both hurt and heal. Highly recommended for all elementary libraries.

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