Chichi and Didi Find Their Gifts
Written by Peace Amadi
and Ndidi Amadi
Illustrated by Hayley Blackwood
Published by WaterBrook Children's
Summer is here and Chichi and Didi are off to piano class! But while Chichi plays beautifully, Didi has trouble finding her groove. Playing piano is boring—she wants to move!
With the help of her family, Didi goes on a quest to figure out which activity she’s perfectly designed and gifted to do. But what if she’s not good at anything?”
Inspired by the childhood experiences of real-life Nigerian American sisters Peace Amadi and Ndidi Amadi, Chichi and Didi Discover Their Gifts will teach readers:
- how exploring different interests can help them understand their own likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses
- to be patient with themselves and to understand that it’s okay if they don’t find their perfect fit right away
- the joy and satisfaction that comes from discovering something you are passionate about
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Primary ISBN: 9780593580059
Publication Date: July 2026
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Nigerian/Nigerian American
Themes: Arts, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Generation: 1st, Identity: Exploration, Identity: Multilingual, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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