


Sometimes I am not seen at all, and I feel alone.

Told in elegant verse by Susan Verde and vibrantly illustrated by John Parra, this inspiring picture book celebrates the power of art to tell a story and bring a community together.Įmbrace individuality and being your authentic self in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love! Sometimes I stand out in a crowd. Around it, the community bustles with life: music, dancing, laughing. “This story of urban renewal sends a welcome double message by Verde: neighbors and neighborhoods are more than the way they look, and ordinary people can band together to transform big things.” -Publishers WeeklyĪ boy takes on a community art project in order to make his neighborhood more beautiful in this empowering and inspiring picture book by Susan Verde, stunningly illustrated by award-winning artist John Parra. They can be canvases for artmaking opportunities to shape a community.” -The Horn Book “Walls do not just create barriers and divide spaces. “Verde’s unique style and simple yet increasingly important messages of peace, mindfulness, and community make her stories a must-share.A must-purchase.” -School Library Journal (starred review)
