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I am Brown

I am Brown

Inspiring your child that they can be anything they want to be!

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A positive mantra for all children of any ethnicity and background – with the central message that you can be anything you want to be. I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize.

I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in - of being brown, of being amazing, of being you! - Ashok Banker, author.


Recommended Age

For all children from 2+

Product Details

Paperback
Made in Czech Republic
Printed on sustainably-sourced paper with plant-based inks
Dimensions: 22.9 x 0.8 x 24.9 cm (9″ x 0.3″ x 9.8″)

Awards, Accolades & Media Reviews

Teach Early Years Award Finalist 2021
UKLA Book Awards Longlist 2021
Derby Children's Book Award Longlist 2021
BookTrust Best Books Guide 2020
A Guardian Children's Book of the Month 2020

“A total joy to behold. The gorgeous illustrations and story provide a positive mantra for all children of any ethnicity and background – with the central message that you can be anything you want to be, don’t hold yourself back.
Highly recommended” -Emily Drabble, BookTrust

“A note-perfect hymn about acceptance, pride and belonging” -The Observer

“An empowering book for all children to read and a beautiful reminder about self-love, dreaming big, culture and self-acceptance." -Here Wee Read

“This is not just a book about being brown. This book is fundamentally the voice of every child, and every child is amazing. Simply one of the most joyful books I have seen for a long time. I can’t wait to share it in my library” -Bookmonsters

“Such a joyful book! A must-have for your shelf, and definitely schools and libraries” -Bookbairn

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