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When Amoya’s confidence is shaken and she begins to shrink, her grandmother is there to remind her of who she is in this empowering picture book about self-esteem and the bravery it takes to be yourself.

My first kids book is a personal one. Inspired by my own experiences and my 8 year old niece who reminded me of how scary it can be to hold onto yourself in the face of pressure to fit in. It is about what happens when we let go of being ourselves and try to be what others expect us to be.

THE Reviews!

“This is a vibrant, loving ode to loud and proud Black girls everywhere, filled with as much cheer and energy as Amoya herself…the bombastic entrance of her roller skating, sunglass-wearing, no-nonsense Gran feels both protective and inspiring, as Gran reminds Amoya that she has a right to take up space and be seen.”

-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Brightly colored, effervescent artwork perfectly matches Amoya's personality and adds exuberance to the well-written, non-pedantic text. The message of uninhibitedly sharing one's own light comes through clearly in this joy-filled book."

—School Library Journal

"A worthwhile, feel-good story of a girl whose intergenerational relationship makes all the difference."

—Kirkus Reviews

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