Mixed Me!
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this book.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Mixed Me!, by actor-author Taye Diggs and illustrated by Shane W. Evans, is told in the voice of a young mixed-race boy and is all about celebrating who you are as a person and embracing what's unique about you. It follows their book Chocolate Me!, which also promotes self-esteem. Kids in the book ask the boy some questions about being racially mixed, so parents should be prepared to discuss aspects of interracial families.
What's the Story?
Mike is mixed -- mixed race, that is, and his friends have a lot of questions about his family and how he looks. "'Your mom and dad don't match,' they say, and scratch their heads. See, my dad's a deep brown and my mom's rich cream and honey. Then people see me, and they look at us funny." As the story unfolds, we see a day in the life of Mike as he plays, hangs with friends. and shares how he's proud to be MIXED ME!
Is It Any Good?
This delightful, textured, fun-filled picture book takes on the questions children of mixed races face with humor and offers a strong, positive message of self-love. It comes alive through Shane W. Evans' brilliant illustrations and Taye Diggs' rhythmic text. All families will fall in love with Mixed Me!, because the message of loving what makes you special is universal.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about family heritage and what it means to be "mixed." Which heritage(s) and culture(s) do your family identify with?
Families also can talk about self-esteem. Why is it important to embrace what's different about you?
How are different races portrayed in media? What stereotypes do you notice?
Book Details
- Author: Taye Diggs
- Illustrator: Shane W. Evans
- Genre: Body Awareness
- Topics: Friendship, Great Boy Role Models
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Feiwel and Friends
- Publication date: October 6, 2015
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 4 - 8
- Number of pages: 40
- Available on: Nook, Hardback, iBooks, Kindle
- Last updated: February 26, 2020
Our Editors Recommend
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Chocolate Me!
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Crouching Tiger
Boy learns to appreciate his heritage in universal story.
For kids who love stories of families and feeling good about yourself
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