A reflective and affirming story about identity, heritage, and belonging
This beautifully written picture book follows a young girl as she reflects on who she is and how she came to be. Through memories, family history, and everyday experiences, she explores what it means to grow up connected to more than one culture. Her story weaves together her ancestors’ traditions, her parents’ journey to a new country, and the people and moments that have shaped her understanding of herself.
Told with rich, thoughtful prose and accompanied by expressive illustrations, the story celebrates the many layers that form a child’s identity. It gently affirms that a person is more than one place, one story, or one background. As the girl embraces her heritage and experiences, she discovers pride, confidence, and a deep sense of belonging in who she is becoming.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-1433848919 Ages 5-9
Keywords: identity, cultural identity, being yourself, belonging, cultural heritage, immigrants, customs and traditions, understanding others, respecting others, understanding yourself, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, diverse books, South Asian East Indian American
Read alike: Where Are You From by Jaime Kim; Who Are Your People by Bakari Sellers
