Because You Are

by Jael Richardson, Nneka Myers (Illustrator)

Overview

A picture book about self-esteem, inner beauty and making a difference from celebrated author, festival organizer and diversity advocate Jael Richardson 

Little one,

there’s something you should know 

You are just right

just enough 

as you are 

Conceived of as a letter to her younger self, Because You Are captures Jael Richardson’s insightful lessons about growing up, being joyful and loving yourself as a young Black girl. By exploring what inner beauty means, this story inspires children to recognize and build their self-worth, to dream big and to make a difference in the world. These lessons are brought to life on the page with lively and tender illustrations by Nneka Myers.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781443464802
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	07/26/2022
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

JAEL RICHARDSON is the executive director of the Festival of Literary Diversity, a books columnist on CBC Radio’s q and an outspoken advocate on issues of diversity. She is the author of The Stone Thrower: A Daughter’s Lesson, a Father’s Life, a memoir based on her relationship with her father, CFL quarterback Chuck Ealey, and the children’s book Because You Are. Jael Richardson received an MFA in creative writing from the University of Guelph. She lives in Brampton, Ontario.

NNEKA MYERS is an illustrator and a character designer for TV animation based in Toronto. A graduate of Sheridan College’s animation program, she has illustrated Bedtime Bonnet; Who Did It First? 50 Politicians, Activists, and Entrepreneurs Who Revolutionized the World; and I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything!