The Me I Choose to Be [hc]
Written by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley & illustrated by Regis and Kahran Bethencourt
What will you choose to be?
A free spirit?
A weaver of words?
A star dancing across the night sky?
A limitless galaxy?
The possibilities are endless in this uplifting ode to the power of potential. With lyrical text and images, each page of The Me I Choose To Be is an immersive call for self-love that highlights the inherent beauty of all Black and brown children. 40 pages
"An affirming celebration of individuality and cultural appreciation." -Kirkus Reviews (Ages 4-7)
"Striking, imaginative photographic portraits of Black youth... fill the pages of this picture book, which shows the figures' unlimited potential... An empowering visual essay." -Publishers Weekly (Ages 4-8)
October 19, 2021
2022 John Steptoe Award for New Talent (Illustrator)
2021 Shelf Awareness Book of the Year
2021 Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book Pick
