Author: Byers, Grace
Brand: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Edition: Illustrated
Features:
- Empowering book about celebrating who you are
- Encourages confidence, self-esteem, respect, kindness toward others
- An essential book for everyone
- Features illustrations of girls from all backgrounds joyously being themselves
- Written by actor and activist Grace Byers
Binding: Hardcover
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 32
Release Date: 06-03-2018
Details: Product Description A #1 New York Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards picture book winner! This is the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation. This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo. We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it. Plus don't miss I Believe I Can—the next beautiful picture celebrating self-esteem from Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo! Review "An ode to self-confidence and kindness from actor and activist Grace Byers, this picture book depicts girls of diverse body shapes and skin tones." ( Publishers Weekly) “A simple but powerful poem. Needs to be read by everyone.” ( Booklist) “A feel-good book about self-acceptance.” ( Kirkus Reviews) “A gentle and worthy message.” (School Library Journal) About the Author Grace Byers is an actress and activist known for her roles in Fox’s smash hit series Empire and Marvel’s The Gifted. As a multicultural, biracial CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Grace was bullied throughout her childhood, which inspired her first picture book, the New York Times bestseller I Am Enough—an ode to the empowerment of young girls. Her follow-up book, I Believe I Can, celebrates both boys and girls as they strive for their highest potential. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, actor Trai Byers. Keturah A. Bobo is an artist and New York Times bestselling illustrator known for creating vibrant images that are relatable and distinctive. She is passionate about creating art that inspires, uplifts, and advocates for her community. Keturah has received notable praise for her colorful illustrative style that brings stories to life. She graduated with a BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design and lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her family of entrepreneurs. Visit www.keturahariel.com.
Package Dimensions: 10.1 x 10.1 x 0.4 inches
Languages: English