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I Am Able to Shine Korey Watari

I Am Able to Shine By Korey Watari

I Am Able to Shine by Korey Watari


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I Am Able to Shine Summary

I Am Able to Shine by Korey Watari

An affirmative, empowering story about embracing your identity and finding your voice, inspired in part by debut author Korey Watari's experiences growing up Asian American, and illustrated by her husband, Mike Wu, Pixar artist and creator of the Ellie series. I am beautiful. I belong here. What I do matters. I am able to shine. Each night Keiko whispers to her crane, I wish to change the world. She is kind, and she has big dreams. But at times she feels invisible; she knows some people misjudge her. Keiko is also loved, so she perseveres and stands strong. Over time, her confidence grows, she shares more of herself, and she helps lift up others-and eventually lead them. She understands that no matter what, she can shine.

I Am Able to Shine Reviews

[Keiko] channels her energy into strength and determination, leading her to gain confidence in herself and thrive. As she celebrates what makes her culturally unique, she also sees the importance of pushing for equality for all girls. Each page uses key terms that focus on building self-esteem and a strong self-concept for children, making this a natural choice for SEL collections. -Booklist Charmingly illustrated and a thoroughly 'kid friendly' story with an important underlying life skill message about perseverance and self-esteem, I Am Able to Shine by the wife and husband team of author/storyteller Korey Watari and artist/illustrator Mike Wu is unabashedly and enthusiastically recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 3-7. -Midwest Book Review

About Korey Watari

Husband-and-wife team Korey Watari and Mike Wu live in the San Francisco Bay area in California with their two lively daughters. This is their first picture book together. Korey is a sansei, or third-generation Japanese American, born and raised in Los Angeles. She played basketball for a Japanese American league, graduated from the University of California, Riverside, and studied at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Korey has worked in the animation and fashion industries for companies such as Disney and the Gap. This is her first picture book. Learn more at www.koreywatari.com or on Twitter at @tinyteru. Mike is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed, bestselling Ellie series, the first picture book of which was named one of NPR's best books of the year. He is also a Pixar artist and has worked on films including The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Up, Toy Story 3, Coco, and Soul. His illustrations have been hailed as reminiscent of classics like Harry the Dirty Dog and Curious George. Visit him at www.theartofmikewu.com or on Instagram at @wudog23.

Additional information

CIN1542031532G
9781542031530
1542031532
I Am Able to Shine by Korey Watari
Used - Good
Hardback
Amazon Publishing
2022-05-01
40
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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