Selected by Oprah Magazine as one of its 'essential books for discussing racism with kids'. I am a non-stop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference-maker. A leader. Step inside the mind of the confident narrator of this book. He is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and will see them through. He's creative, adventurous, smart, funny. A good friend. A superhero. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's often misunderstood. So, slow down, look and listen as he shows you who he really is Featured in the Booktrust Great Books Guide 2021 Observer Childrens Picture Book of the Month Perfect for fans of Dapo Adeolas Hey You! Pitch-perfect Gordon C Jamess painted portraits brim with spirit and dignity. The result is a truly special book by an American author-illustrator duo at the top of their game Imogen Carter, Observer A poetic paean to the brilliance of black boys, its energetic pages filled with courage, joy and vivid, dynamic illustrations Guardian A powerful celebration of Black boyhood Booklist, starred review A much-needed book for Black children when society demonstrates otherwise Kirkus Reviews, starred review This beautiful and necessary book that affirms Black boys and their right to thrive Horn Book, starred review An empowering ode to Black boy joy Publishers Weekly, starred review Page after page of empowering text speaks to energetic children everywhere School Library Journal, starred review

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 3-6 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2021 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Gordon C. James , a graduate of the School of Visual Arts, is a nationally recognized, award-winning fine artist specializing in figurative drawing. He is the illustrator of the Scraps of Time children's book series. He has worked for Hallmark as an illustrator and artist and has taught at the University of North Carolina. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Derrick Barnes , a graduate of Jackson State University, is the author of eight books, including the popular series Ruby and the Booker Boys. He also wrote best-selling copy for Hallmark as the first African American male staff writer for the company. Barnes resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and four sons.