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K-3
Illustrated by
Soud.
In poetic verse, Pate addresses self-perception and seeks to help children develop positive self-images and make good choices. Vibrant and realistic, the illustrations lend specificity to the generalized poem, depicting children of color going about their lives in a city neighborhood and at school while demonstrating a wide range of human emotion.