I Am Able to Shine

By Korey Watari, Mike Wu (Illustrator)

A girl dreams of changing the world despite feeling invisible. Can she find her voice and shine?

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Keiko dreams of changing the world, but often feels invisible and misunderstood. Despite these challenges, she is determined to find her voice and embrace her identity. As her confidence grows, she begins to share her true self, inspiring and uplifting those around her. Will Keiko's journey lead her to become a beacon of hope and leadership? Discover how she learns to shine, no matter the obstacles.

From the publisher

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.

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