I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots
"Highly recommended." —School Library Journal
A 55th NAACP Image Award Nominee for Best Children's Literature
A young girl with vitiligo celebrates her skin in this joyful picture book by debut author Lid’ya C. Rivera and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Niña Mata!
This lyrical celebration of self-esteem, perseverance, and loving the skin you're in will inspire all children to appreciate their spots or what makes them different. Perfect for pairing with I Am Enough by Grace Byers, Remarkably You by Pat Zietlow Miller, and I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes.
Includes a personal letter from the author and facts about vitiligo.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 40
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: en
ISBN: 9780063119970
Creator Bio
Lid'ya C. Rivera is an emerging children's book author and illustrator based in New York City. She was born in the Philippines and moved to the United States at a young age, where she discovered her love for storytelling and drawing. Rivera holds a degree in Fine Arts from the University of the Philippines and has been creating art since she was a child. Her passion for diversity and representation in children's literature led her to write her debut picture book, I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots. Through her colorful illustrations and heartfelt words, Rivera hopes to inspire young readers to embrace their unique qualities and celebrate diversity.
