By Tara Michener - Who I Am Not What I Am! (2008-04-09) [Paperback]

by Tara Michener

Meet Janelle a fun girl who discovers the secret to happiness is loving herself for who she is not for fitting into what others want her to be. Join her on her adventure as she learns that true beauty comes from who she is not what she is.

Unknown Binding

First published March 25, 2008

About the author

I live in Novi, MI. My dream has always been to write stories that inspire self-esteem and acceptance of others. I am now living my dream. I hope that my books inspire children to be well-rounded and to realize that if they have a dream it can come true as well. The main character in "Who I am not what I am" is Janelle a young girl that finds that it is more important to discover "who she is" than to fit into what others want her to be. I hope that you enjoy this book! I am available for school visits, library programs and more. Contact me at whoiamnotwhatiam@yahoo.com

Reviews

[Adra · Rating 5 out of 5]

When reading this book, it simply brought tears to my eyes thinking about the challenges bi-racial children face. Author Tara Michener does a great job through the eyes of the main character Janelle at allowing us to not only see the questions bi-racial children are asked by other children at school but also how children such as Janelle in the real world may not know exactly how to answer or provide the correct response in regards to their ethnic background. Who I am not what am I is a great book for all bi-racial children to have because it promotes, serves, and speaks to and for this group of children appropriately. This book may also be used to help and encourage bi-racial children to embrace their culture and celebrate it as well. This book sends a positive message and should serve as a recommended read at all children oriented bi-racial workshops nation wide.

Adra Young
Author of: The Everyday Living of Children & Teens Monologues Series