One Hundred Percent Me
Written by Renee Macalino Rutledge
Illustrated by Anita Prades
Published by Ulysses Press
It can be confusing to be a child of mixed race. As the little girl moves through daily life in the big city, she hears some people say she looks more like her Puerto Rican dad, while others claim she takes after her Filipina mom. Should she favor one identity over the other? No! In fact, honoring every facet of her identity equally becomes the main character’s favorite affirmation. This beautifully illustrated book about celebrating differences, claiming our belonging, and acknowledging our heritage encourages all readers to embrace the fact that we are all 100% ourselves.
Primary ISBN: 9781646043484
Publication Date: May 2022
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Filipino/Filipino American, Puerto Rican
Themes: Family Relationship: Parents, Generation: 1st, Multiracial Identity, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Unspecified
Character’s New Arrival/New American Status: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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