danicapage's review
5.0
I didn't realize this was by Colin Kaepernick at first. I know how did I miss that, but I just picked it up and started reading. I thought this book beautifully portrayed adoption and interracial adoption and had great themes. I enjoyed the writing style and the themes.
I'd buy this one, and really enjoyed it.
I'd buy this one, and really enjoyed it.
readingthroughtheages's review
3.0
Don't miss the author's note. I think it was my favorite part of the book.
maidmarianlib's review
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
4.0
Lovely and empowering about being yourself and embracing how we are all different.
panda_incognito's review
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.
libscote's review
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.
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.