Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
The Power in Me is a children’s picture book that brings together threeheartwarming stories about a young Black girl navigating life at home,at school, and within her community. It is designed to empower Blackand African girls by promoting confi dence, self-worth, and the strength ofembracing who they are. These uplifting stories celebrate family, identity,resilience, and the power of self-belief. The book is ideal for readers aged 3to 8. Written in simple, child-friendly language, the stories highlight everydayexperiences while reinforcing positive messages about belonging and self-worth.As a Black woman and mother, the author struggled to fi nd children’s booksthat truly refl ected her daughter’s experiences. Raising a child in Germany withEthiopian parents brought unique challenges around identity and belonging,which are rarely represented in mainstream children’s literature. The Power inMe was inspired by real-life events and written to help fi ll this gap and amplifydiverse voices in early childhood storytelling.The book also refl ects the author’s deep commitment to literacy developmentfor all children. While access to reading materials has grown, culturallyaffi rming books for African and Black children remain limited. The Powerin Me is both a celebration of representation and a loving contribution toinclusive children’s literature.
