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I Color Myself Different by Eric Wilkerson, Colin Kaepernick

readingthroughtheages's review

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3.0

Don't miss the author's note. I think it was my favorite part of the book.

maidmarianlib's review

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hopeful inspiring slow-paced

4.0

Lovely and empowering about being yourself and embracing how we are all different. 

panda_incognito's review

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4.0

I have extremely low expectations for celebrity-written picture books about social issues, but this was actually lovely. This book has a strong story arc based on true events, the text engages the reader with realistic, age-appropriate dialogue and reflection, and the illustrations are beautiful. I appreciate the positive portrayal of a trans-racial adoptive family and expression of confidence in one's racial identity.

rmdougherty's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.0

lisaanne_90's review

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3.0

I love that the book is about a boy adopted and how he accepts himself.

libscote's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75

Thank you to School Library Journal for sending me an ARC of this book. 

The book describes Colin Kaepernick’s childhood, where classmates asked him why he was a different color than the rest of his family. This book celebrates Kaepernick and people who look like him while also honoring his family. Good for starting conversations. An author’s note is in the back.

zalouis's review

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inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

alyssakchoi's review

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emotional inspiring fast-paced

5.0

barberchicago_books's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.5

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