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It's Me is an non-fiction children's book for older readers (8+) that includes real-life stories about a different person on each page. On these pages is someone who doesn't feel like they are enough. Not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, capable enough, etc. It's a book that even adults will be able to relate to.
Each person featured has something that others may have judged them for. From skin color to learning disorders, an eating disorder, and more, each person's "stigma" is brought to life with the beautiful illustrations. And what this book aims to do is showcase that each person is still a person. They are human. They have feelings. They wanted to be accepted for who they are. Their labels do not define them. Being Black does not make someone less than. Being autistic does not make someone less than. Being LGBTQ does not make someone less than. Being dyslexic, disabled, depressed... none of that makes someone less than. It's just a part of their whole overall person, and there is no reason these "labels" should make them feel like they are not good enough.
As a kid myself, I could relate to both Isaiah and Oscar. I was a shy, quiet kid who preferred books and lacked self-esteem/confidence. It wasn't easy being made to feel like a "weirdo" or like I wasn't good enough to be friends with. It also didn't help growing up in a single parent household with a narcissistic parent. As an adult, I still have moments where I don't feel good enough. I deal with anxiety, depression, and OCD (which is something I had as a kid and didn't understand until I was officially diagnosed in my twenties). But these things don't make me who I am. They're just parts of my whole being.
As a parent, I know both of my kids can relate to some of the people featured in this book. My five year old son is on the spectrum and has been labeled autistic. My fourteen year old son has been labeled with anxiety and depression, and I know he feels like he's not good enough because kids at school ostracize him and think he's weird. But these are just labels. They shouldn't be used to define a person for who they really are.
It's Me is a powerful, emotional, relevant read, and both kids and adults alike will find it resonating with them in some way. I know, while reading this, I wanted to find each person showcased in the book and give them a hug and tell them they are good enough. They are worthy. They are loved. The are enough.
Highly recommend.
5 stars.
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Thank you for the kind words. I am glad it resonated with you, I hope more people will identify with the book as well.
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome! :)
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