STAND TALL - Akande, Teju

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Résumé :
I wish I looked the same as everyone else, Buster said sadly with tears in his eyes, then no one will call me a horrid name like that. Buster is sad because he is called a hurtful name in school. With a little help from his family, find out how he overcomes this challenge. Stand Tall is a beautifully written and illustrated book that empowers families and children of black and mixed ethnicity, by talking about differences and encouraging them to identify why they should be celebrated.

Biographie:
Hello, my name is Teju Akande, author of Stand Tall, which is the first book in The Chronicles of Buster and Bean.I became inspired to start writing after my children experienced racial abuse and I could not find books that dealt with this subject in an engaging and practical way. As a mother of ethnic minority children living in the UK, I want to raise my kids to be confident, proud of who they are and know that there are no limits to what they can achieve. Most importantly, to help them develop a strong sense of self-worth. My aim is to empower children and their loved ones by talking about differences and encouraging them to identify, appreciate, and celebrate the diverse cultures all around us. I live in South England with my husband and 2 young children.