I Am Every Good Thing
Derrick Barnes
In first-person affirmations, a young Black boy names his creativity, questions, ideas, and sense of belonging. The accompanying images show Black boys playing, taking part in sports and scientific study, celebrating, and sharing family hugs. The book emphasizes their worthiness of success, respect, safety, kindness, happiness, and love. Its statements of self-regard address Black boys’ brilliance and beauty while recognizing a world that can be hostile to them.
This book appears on 4 reading lists across 2 editions from 4 organizations.
