Latrice Payen

I Know Who I Am Latrice Payen

This children's book is about a young boy named Caleb, a four-year-old brown American. Caleb has experienced bullying and identity crisis at a very young age because of his long curly hair. I am proud of Caleb for not allowing harmful words to change the way he thinks about himself. Caleb's challenges have never stopped him. We live in a society where people are not considerate of other people's feelings. Boys can wear their hair in various styles. Self-esteem and knowing your identity begins at an early age. Boys deserve to feel strong and confident in their skin! Let's empower our brown and black boys by building their confidence and speaking words of encouragement such as BOLD, COURAGEOUS, INTELLIGENT, LOVEABLE, KIND, and POWERFUL to them. Allow our boys to explore and become the best version of themselves with this motivational book, "I Know Who I Am." The author gives actual illustrations in this book on some encounters she has experienced with her son and family. Family values are the critical components for maintaining a healthy environment for our children's development. Please support your child by tapping into their inner strength and resilience when challenges arise. The author shares what she does when her son is confronted with these challenges. Allow boys to embrace who they are and take the time to listen to what they are telling you.