Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Me I Choose to Be, The
Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Illustrator: Regis and Kahran Bethencourt
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 978-0-316-46154-2
Keywords: SEL, Self-confidence, careers, ambition, Social-Emotional Learning
Extraordinarily fascinating photoshopped images of Black children exploring their creative potential make this an exuberant choice.