{"product_id":"this-is-who-i-am-9781433848919","title":"This Is Who I Am","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA reflective and affirming story about identity, heritage, and belonging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis beautifully written picture book follows a young girl as she reflects on who she is and how she came to be. Through memories, family history, and everyday experiences, she explores what it means to grow up connected to more than one culture. Her story weaves together her ancestors' traditions, her parents' journey to a new country, and the people and moments that have shaped her understanding of herself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTold with rich, thoughtful prose and accompanied by expressive illustrations, the story celebrates the many layers that form a child's identity. It gently affirms that a person is more than one place, one story, or one background. As the girl embraces her heritage and experiences, she discovers pride, confidence, and a deep sense of belonging in who she is becoming.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExploration of Identity and Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourages children to reflect on heritage, family history, and personal experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAffirming Message\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforces self-acceptance and pride in one's background and individuality.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich, Accessible Language\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses thoughtful prose that is engaging for children and meaningful for adults.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConversation Starter\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports discussions about culture, diversity, family stories, and belonging.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Publisher\u003c\/strong\u003e From Magination Press, the children's imprint of the American Psychological Association, experts in child development and emotional well-being. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rashmi Sirdeshpande\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Magination Press -- American Psychological As\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 8.20w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781433848919\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSirdeshpande, Rashmi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eRashmi Sirdeshpande\u003c\/strong\u003e is a children's author, with two young children who ask lots of questions. She writes nonfiction picture books that ignite children's curiosity and fiction that crackles with imagination.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMhasan, Ruchi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eRuchi Mhasan\u003c\/strong\u003e studied at the Cambridge School of Art, UK. She works mostly in pencil and watercolor and enjoys capturing expressive gestures and movements, especially those of little children.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Rashmi Sirdeshpande \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47834233798813,"sku":"9781433848919","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_133d540f-b587-49a6-8a30-922d9a534a48.jpg?v=1776147058","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/this-is-who-i-am-9781433848919","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}