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The Me I Choose to Be

by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley

A celebration of possibility and self-worth

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A celebration of possibility and self-worth

Pairing Natasha Anastasia Tarpley’s text with photographs by Regis and Kahran Bethencourt, this picture book presents a child’s sense of self through a series of expansive possibilities—from word-weaver to star among the night sky. Its visual-essay format connects imagination with self-love, while centering the beauty and potential of Black and brown children. The pages frame identity not as a single fixed role, but as a space for many ways of being.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring identity and self-expression
  • Families seeking picture books that affirm Black and brown children
  • Readers interested in photography-led children’s books

Themes

Self-loveIdentity and possibilityRepresentation of Black and brown childrenImagination

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Book overview

In this "exquisite" (Shelf Awareness) "affirming" (Kirkus), and "empowering visual essay" (Publishers Weekly) the bestselling author of I Love My Hair! joins forces with the dynamic photography duo behind Glory to create a stunning celebration of the many things you can be!

What will you choose to be?
A free spirit?
A weaver of words?
A star dancing across the night sky?
A limitless galaxy?

The possibilities are endless in this uplifting ode to the power of potential. With lyrical text by bestselling author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley and images by Regis and Kahran Bethencourt--the team behind CreativeSoul Photography--each page of The Me I Choose To Be is an immersive call for self-love that highlights the inherent beauty of all Black and brown children.
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