Marlene Dillon

I'm Proud to Be Natural Me! Marlene Dillon

I'm Proud to Be Natural Me! is the story of a little girl who is teased because of the texture of her hair. Her mom explains to her that her hair is part of her identity and that she is beautiful the way that God created her. By the end of the story she is saying, "I've learned to love what I see. I'm proud to be natural me!" Through vivid imagery and a delightful story, the author teaches children the beauty of diversity. Each page is a stunning work of art, displaying beautiful children of color of various skin tones and natural hairstyles. Every other page repeats the empowering affirmation, "I'm proud to be natural me," so readers experience more than just an engaging story. They learn for themselves that their natural traits are beautiful, too. This book is sure to become a classic, because its message of self-acceptance is universal. I'm Proud to Be Natural Me! truly teaches children that "we are ALL beautiful as is."