"Who Will I Be, Lord?" by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson follows a young girl named Laila as she navigates her identity and spiritual journey. As she grapples with questions of who she is and who she wants to become, Laila reflects on her family, culture, and the world around her. Through introspective thoughts and engaging illustrations, the story captures her quest for self-discovery and understanding her place within her community and faith. Laila's journey is a heartfelt exploration of growth, self-acceptance, and the hopes and dreams that shape her future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 39 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 2014 by Random House Books for Young Readers .

Andrea Pinkney is the author of many award-winning books for children. Many were collaborations with her husband, illustrator Brian Pinkney. She is also an editor at Scholastic. They live in Brooklyn with their two children. Sean Qualls is the illustrator of a number of celebrated books for children