Title: I Am Born To Be Awesome!

Written and Illustrated by: Mechal Renee Roe

Published by: Welbeck Publishing

I Am Born To Be Awesome is a positive rhyming picture book, which identifies the many different ways young boys can be awesome and the distinct things that make us all unique individuals. There is one of the few picture books I have seen that is specifically aimed at black boys. Mechal Renee Roe has seen a gap in the market and effectively begun to fill it.

Boys will love the affirmative text in this easy-to-read picture book that celebrates the joys of being a boy – including activities like sports, music and exploring nature. The text is simple with good use of repetition to keep even the most reluctant reader turning the pages.

The bold illustrations portray a wide range of diverse faces for young children to identify with. Parents and early readers will love Mechal Renee Roe’s enchanting illustrations and positive messages. With fantastic, cute and funny images paired with confidence-boosting text, this gift book will warm your heart and lift the spirit of any child.

This is an ideal book for use in the classroom to stimulate discussion on what things we enjoy doing and how this reflects our personalities.