{"product_id":"a-history-of-me-9780823458967","title":"A History of Me","description":"\u003cb\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\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWho do you see when you look in the mirror? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmphasizing the strength, creativity, and courage passed down through generations, \u003ci\u003eA History of Me\u003c\/i\u003e offers a joyful new perspective on how we look at history and an uplifting message for the future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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, \u003ci\u003eis that all you see when you look at me\u003c\/i\u003e? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat really matters is what we see when we look in the mirror, and what we want to become. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn American Library Association Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn NCSS \u003cb\u003eNotable Social Studies Trade Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdrea Theodore is a mother, a pediatrician, and with the publication of \u003ci\u003eA History of Me\u003c\/i\u003e, an author of books for children. Growing up on Long Island, she was the kind of girl who almost always had a book in her hand, a library card in her pocket, and a stack of books in the corner waiting to be read -- or returned for more books. She currently lives in Durham, North Carolina where she works with children at a local child advocacy center.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eErin K Robinson is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eBrave. Black. First: 50+ African American Women Who Changed the World\u003c\/i\u003e by Cheryl Hudson. Her work has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post, \u003c\/i\u003e among other publications, and has been nominated for an Emmy in the News and Documentary category. Trained at the Parsons School of Design and the Corcoran School of Art. Erin splits her time between Brooklyn, NY, and Washington, DC. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50902427271442,"sku":"9780823458967","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c84fa07d-fd5f-48e6-800f-176128d701bd.jpg?v=1738455116","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-history-of-me-9780823458967","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}