TY - BOOK AU - Kaepernick,Colin AU - Wilkerson,Eric TI - I color myself different SN - 9781338789621 U1 - PIC KAE KW - Kaepernick, Colin, KW - African American children KW - Juvenile fiction KW - Self-esteem KW - Individuality KW - Adopted children KW - Race awareness KW - Self-confidence in children KW - Self-acceptance KW - Self-actualization (Psychology) in children N1 - Ages 4-8; Scholastic; Grades pre-K-3; Scholastic N2 - An inspiring story of identity and self-esteem from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick. When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, he was given a simple school assignment: draw a picture of yourself and your family. What young Colin does next with his brown crayon changes his whole world and worldview, providing a valuable lesson on embracing and celebrating his Black identity through the power of radical self-love and knowing your inherent worth. I Color Myself Different is a joyful ode to Black and Brown lives based on real events in young Colin's life that is perfect for every reader's bookshelf. It's a story of self-discovery, staying true to one's self, and advocating for change...even when you're very little! ER -