{"product_id":"a-history-of-me","title":"A History of Me","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho do you see when you look in the mirror?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmphasizing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat really matters is what we see when we look in the mirror, and what we want to become.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn American Library Association Notable Children’s Book\u003cbr\u003eAn NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book\u003cbr\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964714315823,"sku":"9780823458967","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8122\/0143\/files\/9780823458967.jpg?v=1771341411","url":"https:\/\/highfivebooks.org\/products\/a-history-of-me","provider":"High Five Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}