Your Own Kind of Beautiful!

by Tamara Pray Frazier, J'Aaron Merchant (Illustrator), Yolanda Pray (From an Idea by)

Overview

Your Own Kind of Beautiful! is the first book in the Walking with Grace Series. The book introduces us to the family and best friend of seven year old Daisy, who is a beautiful African American girl experiencing confusion in defining the difference between true beauty and physical beauty. The book is a phenomenal tool that can be used to boost self-esteem and self-worth in girls cross culturally. Your Own Kind of Beautiful! is a great conversation starter; ideal for the talks that all mothers should have with their daughters as they begin to navigate the often bumpy road to self discovery. As a classroom tool it promotes cultural awareness by giving the readers a glance into friendships that span across cultures; encouraging diverse friendships, and genuine kindness. Written in a fun poetic style, Your Own Kind of Beautiful is a celebration of loving the skin we are in!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780578488486
Publisher:	Julian's Legacy Publishers
Publication date:	06/25/2019
Series:	Walking with Grace , #1
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.09(d)
Age Range:	3 - 12 Years

About the Author

Tamara Pray Frazier is an author; ghostwriter and poet who uses her very colorful life as a single mother, and high school mentor/coach to pen realistic stories that inspire and touch the heart. She is the author of two books; a heartfelt biography titled, In His Own time - A Story of Family, Friends and Courage and the newly published children's book, Your Own Kind of Beautiful, which is Book 1 in a series titled Walking With Grace. In her spare time, Tamara enjoys spending time with her 3 children, 2 grandsons and huge extended family.

A native of the U.S. Virgin Islands, "Jae" is an illustrator that strives to create magical content for children of diverse backgrounds. Her focus is on diverse representation in story and visual development through children's books and animation. Her mission is to provide the youth of today a window into themselves through inspiration, imagination, and illustration.

The Characters Grace, Vivian and Daisy were conceived in the creative mind of Yolanda Pray as a way to honor the ladies in her family who impacted her life growing up as a child in southeast Georgia. Vivian is her mother's name, Daisy is her grandmother's name and Grace is her great aunt; all have passed away. Yolanda is a hospitality professional residing in New York City with her fur babies, Pepper and Hallie. She enjoys reading and working out in her spare time. Jenny, as she is known to family, has a Bachelors Degree in Marketing and is a formal print model.

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Author & Illustrator Bios

Editorial Reviews

As a mother of twin girls who still rock afros and puffs, Your Own Kind of Beautiful undeniably speaks to my heart. As a therapist, I'm confident that Your Own Kind of Beautiful will be a welcomed addition to my bookshelf and list of resources used to boost self-esteem and self-worth in girls cross culturally. Tamara Bogan, Licensed Psychotherapist

I just adore this book. I love the theme and the way it speaks to the little black girl who is my daughter, my niece, and even in me as an adult. A great book, every woman of color should read with her daughter over and over again. It's a written celebration of loving the skin we're in. Alisha Thomas Cromartie, Executive Director, Rena Thomas Foundation, Former Georgia House Representative

I love the book and the girl with the fluffy, shiny hair! Her hair looks just like mine! Journey Mann, age 6

I love the book. The little girl had a ponytail just like me! She looked just like me and she was beautiful. Isabella Kearse, age 4

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