A review by id_rather_be_reading_
Watch Me: A Story of Immigration and Inspiration by Doyin Richards

5.0

I work with Newcomer families. This book called to mind so many conversations I have had with students and their families about the hard choices they made before coming emigrating. I think about the challenges some of my students face as they try to fit in while maintaining the parts of themselves that are most important. Some of my students are just like Joe. I feel certain many of my students would appreciate reading Joe's story and feel inspired by how things worked out for him. I like the title "Watch Me"...it's a challenge to naysayers. I encourage my students to push back against negativity and to ground themselves in their beliefs and in the support they receive from their families, friends and communities. This is a really sweet, short book about perseverance and making your own dreams come true.