What Am I? is a delightful picture book to celebrate and support biracial children of mixed backgrounds. This book was written with love to validate and assist children in responding to well-intentioned questions about their identities. What Am I? assists children by normalizing the pressure to pick between sides of themselves and encouraging them to embrace and celebrate their multiple identities.This heartwarming story of self-discovery follows Bucky, with a bunny mother and duck father, as they explore the complexities of identity and belonging in a world that doesn’t quite know how to label them. On their first day of school, Bucky is met with confusion from their peers when they ask, "What are you?" Navigating through phenotypes, language, and culture, Bucky embarks on a journey of exploring their identity and discovering where their true sense of belonging lies. But Bucky soon becomes distressed by the pressures to fit exclusively to one group. When Bucky returns home feeling overwhelmed, their parents provide a safe space for them to find self-acceptance and appreciation for their multiracial identity. This inspiring story of courage and resilience in the face of identity confusion will leave you feeling empowered and hopeful.What Am I? is the perfect book for parents of biracial children to help foster ethnic belonging within their children. This book prepares children for bias, the existing prejudices and challenges that accompany their specific ethnic/racial group, and gives them the opportunity to be more prepared to respond without being in emotional distress.
✔ Author(s): Dr Azita Melody Hickey,Latoya Antonia Mckeirnan
✔ Title: What Am I?: A Multi-Racial Children's Book Focused on Identity, Self-Discovery, and Ethnic-Racial Socialization
✔ Rating : 5 out of 5 base on (31 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: B0CJ48Z681
✔ ISBN-13: 978B0CJ48Z682
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about What Am I? by Dr Azita Melody Hickey
Jillian Neel
The world-building in this book was simply phenomenal. I was transported to a different realm and felt like I was part of the characters' journey. The attention to detail made it all so immersive.
Aileen Menzie
The rich historical context of the book added a layer of depth that I found fascinating. It was like stepping back in time and experiencing history firsthand.
Rosa Bax
The plot was incredibly well-crafted, with twists and turns that kept me hooked until the very last page. It was impossible to predict what would happen next.
