I Affirm Me
The ABCs of Inspiration for Black Kids
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Learn the power of language and love with this empowering alphabet book of affirmations to inspire and remind Black children of their inner power, strength, and worth.
From A is for Afro, to J is for Justice, to R is for Rally, this alphabet book offers affirmations featuring Black children and role models to help children nurture and embrace their authentic selves and to enjoy the magic of childhood.
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Williams delivers a powerful anthem in this abecedarian picture book, presenting a brief paragraph of affirmations beneath capital and lowercase letters on each left-hand page. Simple prose is both straightforward and exacting, firmly asserting the strength and hope inherent in each child: "R is for Rally. I know when I lift another,/ I am raised, too. I am working to build/ a brighter future for all. Love flows/ in and around my community." On each right-hand page, Glushkó offers a complementary association in fluid, visible digital brushstrokes: facing "C is for Challenge," four Black football players take a knee, honoring Colin Kaepernick's protest against racism and police brutality. With differing hairstyles, skin tones, and abilities, the richly varied Black cast wears T-shirts whose slogans offer even more empowerment: "Education, not incarceration," "I'm rooting for everybody Black," and "BLK BOY JOY." An uplifting homage to Black potential, resilience, and achievement. Ages 4–8.
