A History of Me
An uplifting message of hope for the future and pride in your history, inspired by a mother's experience of being the only Black child in her classroom.
Who do you see when you look in the mirror?
Emphasizing the strength, creativity, and courage passed down through generations, A History of Me offers a joyful new perspective on how we look at history and an uplifting message for the future.
Being the only brown girl in a classroom full of white students can be hard. When the teacher talks about slavery and civil rights, she can feel all the other students' eyes on her. In those moments she wants to seep into the ground, wondering, is that all you see when you look at me?
Having gone through the same experiences, the girl's mother offers a different, empowering point of view: she is a reflection of the powerful women that have come before her, of the intelligence, resilience, and resourcefulness that have been passed down through the generations. Her history is a source of pride, a reason to sit up straight and recognize everything beautiful and powerful in herself.
What really matters is what we see when we look in the mirror, and what we want to become.
Inspired by the authors' experiences in school and as a parent, Adrea Theodore’s debut picture book is a powerful testament to the past as well as a benediction for the future. Erin Robinson's digital illustrations feature a wealth of texture and a bold, saturated palette, bringing this warm message of empowerment to life.
An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book
An NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
# of Pages: 32
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Neal Porter Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9780823442577
Adrea Theodore and Erin Robinson are the co-authors of "A History of Me." Adrea is a passionate writer and historian with a degree in history from a prestigious university. Her love for storytelling and her extensive knowledge of history inspired her to co-author this book. She has previously published several articles and essays on various historical topics. Erin, on the other hand, is a talented writer and illustrator with a degree in fine arts. She has a keen eye for detail and a unique artistic style, which she brings to this book through her illustrations. Together, Adrea and Erin have created a captivating and enlightening journey through history in "A History of Me."