I Am Somebody
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
An empowering picture book about the importance of stepping up (and speaking up) to address injustice and effect change within our daily lives, from the author of I Affirm Me: The ABCs of Inspiration for Black Kids.
I Am Somebody takes the reader on a journey over the course of a day, as our main character notices various forms of neglect and injustice—from trash on the sidewalk and students butting in line waiting for the bus, to not sharing on the playground and bullying about food. In each instance, the young child remarks that SOMEBODY should do something to remedy the situation(s) until, eventually, they realize that they are the person that can effect change. This powerful story reminds us that every living thing is unique and should be treated with kindness and respect and that we are ALL “somebody.”
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The creators urge reader empowerment with this message-driven story about taking action. During a school day, a Black child witnesses numerous moments when things aren't as they should be—from trash on the sidewalk and queue-jumping students to microaggressions and student selfishness. In each instance, the narrator reflects on the need for change, applying the refrain "Somebody should." Slowly, the narrator awakens to the idea that "I am Somebody," and examples pivot to positive interventions and the way they might inspire others. Williams's sometimes formal-sounding first-person phrasings and Evans's flatly colored, character-driven renderings convey moments of helpfulness and activism as the protagonist picks up trash, serves lunch at a cafeteria, and protests for the environment. A concluding affirmation—"I am Somebody/ who will make a difference in the world"—articulates a can-do takeaway. Ages 4–8.
