I Am Enough

Grace Byers

HarperCollins, Apr 14, 2020 - Juvenile Fiction - 32 pages

A #1 New York Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards picture book winner! This is the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation.

This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo.

We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it.

Plus don't miss I Believe I Can—the next beautiful picture celebrating self-esteem from Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo!

What people are saying

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User Review  - mxa107 - LibraryThing

This book is a great story to read to elementary school students and even middle schoolers. It has a lot of takeaway messages filled with positive affirmations and self acceptance. Hopefully, after ...

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User Review  - alana.chvostovsky - LibraryThing

I love this story because it can be hard for our students of color to feel like they fit in sometimes, but this books tells the story of a young African American girl who is enough and explains all of the things she can do.

About the author

Grace Byers is an actress and activist known for her roles in Fox’s smash hit series Empire and Marvel’s The Gifted. As a multicultural, biracial CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Grace was bullied throughout her childhood, which inspired her first picture book, the New York Times bestseller I Am Enough—an ode to the empowerment of young girls. Her follow-up book, I Believe I Can, celebrates both boys and girls as they strive for their highest potential. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, actor Trai Byers.

Keturah A. Bobo is an artist and New York Times bestselling illustrator known for creating vibrant images that are relatable and distinctive. She is passionate about creating art that inspires, uplifts, and advocates for her community. Keturah has received notable praise for her colorful illustrative style that brings stories to life. She graduated with a BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design and lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her family of entrepreneurs. Visit www.keturahariel.com.

Bibliographic information

• Title: I Am Enough
• Author: Grace Byers
• Illustrated by: Keturah A. Bobo
• Publisher: HarperCollins, 2020
• ISBN: 0063054078, 9780063054073
• Length: 32 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Bullying; Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings; Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance