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
