Child in silver space regalia holding a planet against a starfield

The me I
choose to be.

Picture book

The possibilities are endless in this uplifting ode to the power of potential. Lyrical text by bestselling author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, images by Regis and Kahran Bethencourt.

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Hardcover · Little, Brown · With Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
01
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Every dream
gets a portrait.

Astronaut, magician, dancer, scientist. Every page begins with a child naming a dream out loud, and ends with a photograph that makes it look inevitable.

Child with purple hair laughing beside a haha emoji speech bubble on an orange backdrop Child dressed as a magician conjuring cards from a top hat Child inventor in homemade goggles against a doodled blue backdrop Child in a purple yarn gown holding a ball of yarn
02

Dream big,
dreamer.

The bestselling author of I Love My Hair! joins forces with the photography duo behind Glory to create a stunning celebration of the many things you can be. Each page is an immersive call for self-love that highlights the inherent beauty of all Black and brown children.

01Written for grades 2 through 5.
02Pairs with writing prompts in our educator resources.
03Used in classrooms, counseling offices, and identity units.
A child holding The Me I Choose To Be
Regis and Kahran Bethencourt
The authors

The duo behind the lens.

Regis and Kahran Bethencourt are the New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team behind CreativeSoul Photography. For years they have been reimagining what children's books can look like, celebrating Black beauty, imagination, and culture through bold visual storytelling.

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“To all the young dreamers; never let anyone dim your light.”

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