Alexs Pate

I often hear comments about "the youth of today" all be lumped together because one person has done something to irritate, aggravate or hurt someone. This book is a perfect antidote to that sentiment. All people, children and adults, are unique and special. The book deals with stereotypes, particularly with children of colour, and encourages the character to rise above, they are more than that. I love the cadence of the text and the poetic nature of it. The illustrations are wonderful and very realistic. I can see a teacher or parent using this book with children to help them develop self-confidence and dispel stereotypes. Great for a late primary classroom. Capstone Publishers generously provided me with a copy of this book to read.… (mere)

I will be honest, I don’t know how to review this book. It’s beautiful. And I was completely able to get what the author was saying. You are you. Don’t let the media, and societal prejudices make you anything less than you are and who you wish to be. I am a cis gender white woman who loves this book, but does not feel that I can adequately express how powerful I think it is. I am woke enough to know that this needs a better reviewer than I. One who has lived through these experiences and witnessed them first hand.… (mere)