Strong Like Me
Kelechi Okafor / Michaela Dias-Hayes / Children's
UK Publisher
Puffin
Date Published
February 1st, 2024
A heartwarming picture-book story about finding your own ways to be strong, from writer and social commentator Kelechi Okafor.
“A BEAUTIFUL celebration of STRENGTH in all its forms.”
Dapo Adeola
Kamara loves being super strong – it makes her feel fizzy and zappy! But her classmates and their negative words lead her to question herself and the confidence she has in her physical ability.
With sport’s day and the Big Race looming, does Kamara have what it takes to reach the finish line?
Strong Like Me is a timely picture-book debut by writer, social commentator and podcast host, Kelechi Okafor. This inspirational story sets out to help children discover their power, champion themselves, and be unapologetically secure in who they are. Packed full of heart, the story opens important conversations around ability, intersectionality, race and identity.
Reviews
"After Kamara’s classmates accuse her of showing off, she struggles to take pride in her strength – but when her aunt tells her not to dim her light to please others, she discovers there are many ways to be strong. A warm, inspiring picture book, celebrating achievement and compassion."
- The Guardian
"A BEAUTIFUL celebration of STRENGTH in all its forms."
- Dapo Adeola, author of HEY YOU! AN EMPOWERING CELEBRATION OF GROWING UP BLACK
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