I Color Myself Different
Scholastic Inc. · Print & ebook · April 5, 2022
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- Who it’s for
- A warm reflection on identity, self-worth, and the courage to celebrate who you are.
- Themes
- Black identity, Self-discovery, Advocating for change
- Genres
- Social Activist Biographies for Kids, Self-Esteem & Independence, African American Life (U.S.)
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An inspiring story of identity and self-esteem from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick. When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, he was given a simple school assignment: draw a picture of yourself and your family.
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What young Colin does next with his brown crayon changes his whole world and worldview, providing a valuable lesson on embracing and celebrating his Black identity through the power of radical self-love and knowing your inherent worth. I Color Myself Different is a joyful ode to Black and Brown lives based on real events in young Colin's life that is perfect for every reader's bookshelf. It's a story of self-discovery, staying true to one's self, and advocating for change... even when you're very little!
Growing Into Yourself
A warm reflection on identity, self-worth, and the courage to celebrate who you are.
Come here for
- A young child’s perspective on discovering Black identity
- A joyful ode to Black and Brown lives
Expect
- Themes of self-love and staying true to yourself
- A reminder that even little voices can advocate for change
Where it sits
| Social Activist Biographies for Kids | 48% |
|---|---|
| African American Life (U.S.) | 40% |
| Self-Esteem & Independence | 30% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- African American Life (U.S.)
- Self-Esteem & Independence
- Diversity & Culture
- Authors
- Colin Kaepernick
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- April 5, 2022
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Black identity · Self-discovery · Advocating for change
- Reading lane
- African American Life (U.S.)