I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots
Lid’ya C Rivera author Niña Mata illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Published:3rd Aug '23
Should be back in stock very soon
"Highly recommended." —School Library Journal
A 55th NAACP Image Award Nominee for Best Children's Literature
A young girl with vitiligo celebrates her skin in this joyful picture book by debut author Lid’ya C. Rivera and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Niña Mata!
This lyrical celebration of self-esteem, perseverance, and loving the skin you're in will inspire all children to appreciate their spots or what makes them different. Perfect for pairing with I Am Enough by Grace Byers, Remarkably You by Pat Zietlow Miller, and I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes.
Includes a personal letter from the author and facts about vitiligo.
“A lovely ode to the beauty of those with vitiligo is showcased in this rhyming picture book. Bright colors along with a vast array of fine details makes this an excellent choice for patrons of all ages.” — School Library Journal “This utterly charming picture book from vitiligo advocate Rivera exudes self-love from cover to cover. Her confidence is infectious. Mata’s illustrations are full of texture and joy. Much-needed encouragement to love the skin we’re in.” — Kirkus Reviews “I stand up and I stand out./ I am the light and the spark,” declares the vivacious narrator of Rivera’s upbeat debut...Via texture and contrast, digital illustrations from Mata add warmth and lightheartedness to this self-loving tale. — Publishers Weekly
- Winner of Michigan Association of State Librarians List (United States).
ISBN: 9780063119970
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 438g
40 pages