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I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots

Lid'ya C. Rivera

Illustrator: NiƱa Mata

Ages: 6+

Published: 2023

Publisher: Harper/HarperCollins

ISBN: 978-0-06-311997-0

Keywords: skin condition, normalizing, vitiligo, self-esteem, self-love, celebrating difference

Inspired by her own experience, the author pens a celebratory ode to children with vitiligo. Vibrant, joyful illustrations. Back matter about the author's life.