Designed to boost self-esteem and build confidence in children of all ages, this fun rhyming picture book follows a freckle-faced girl and a gap-toothed boy throughout their day as they show the reader they celebrate their appearance and feel comfortable in their own skin, just the way they naturally are! By the end of the story, young readers will be chanting the theme of the book: “I’m proud to be naturally me!” While this book features African-American children, its message of self-acceptance is a universal one that can be enjoyed and appreciated by children of all races.
About the Author
A native of Atlanta, GA, Crystal Swain-Bates is an author and the owner of Goldest Karat Publishing, a boutique publisher that aims to fill the diversity gap in traditional publishing by providing readers with high quality books featuring characters of African descent. Crystal’s children’s books include Big Hair, Don’t Care, Naturally Me!, Supermommy, The Colorful Adventures of Zoe & Star, The Colorful Adventures of Cody & Jay, and the natural hair inspired coloring book Color My Fro. Crystal holds a Master’s degree in International Affairs from Florida State University and is an avid world traveler.
