Am I a Color Too?

{"hero_section": {"headline": "More Than Black or White.", "subheadline": "Celebrate the unique beauty found in every family story."}, "the_vision": {"quote": "People see in every color the beauty of each new day.", "context": "This story gently guides children through complex conversations about identity and belonging. It affirms that personal worth transcends racial labels."}, "therapeutic_guide": {"title": "For Exploring Identity and Belonging", "core_utility": "Facilitates open dialogue about mixed heritage and self-definition.", "conversation_starters": ["What makes you, you, beyond what people might see first?", "If you were a color in a rainbow, which one would you be and why?", "How are you and your best friend the same, even if you look different?"]}, "visual_style_guide": {"mood_board": "Warm, Inclusive, Watercolor", "color_palette": ["#36454F", "#F5F5DC", "#FFD700"], "art_direction": "Soft, layered illustrations using watercolor washes to blend skin tones, emphasizing connection through shared light and shadow."}, "social_share": {"instagram": "My dad is Black, my mom is White, and I am Tyler. This beautiful book reminds us that we are all brilliantly colored Human Beings, full of dreams and light. Let's celebrate every shade of us! \ud83c\udf08\u2764\ufe0f", "hashtags": ["#HumanBeing", "#MixedRaceKids", "#IdentityMatters", "#LoveInColor"]}, "reviews_and_awards": {"reader_praise": ["(21) 4.2 on Goodreads 51 ratings A young interracial boy wonders why people are labeled by the color of their skin. Seeing that people dream, feel, sing, smile and dance, regardless of their color, he asks, \"Am I a color, too? When I think of all the people, All those faces in my sight, If people are really colors, There should be more than black and white.\" Gerald Purnell's captivating art brings this simple poem vibrantly to life. Editorial Reviews Review In this masterfully illustrated book, a young boy wonders why people focus more on skin color than on the traits and values we all share as human beings. Through his eyes, we explore the common labels of Black and White.The inspiration for Tyler's poem came when he was three. Hearing people referred to as certain colors, he asked his grandma the stirring question, Am I a color? Tyler's innocent observations remind and inspire us to treasure every person, regardless of outward appearances a universal message that touches readers of all ages. --From the Inside Flap From the Inside Flap In this masterfully illustrated book, a young boy wonders why people focus more on skin color than on the traits and values we all share as human beings. Through his eyes, we explore the common labels of Black and White.The inspiration for Tyler's poem came when he was three. Hearing people referred to as certain colors, he asked his grandma the stirring question, Am I a color? Tyler's innocent observations remind and inspire us to treasure every person, regardless of outward appearances a universal message that touches readers of all ages. Product details Publisher \u200f : \u200e Illumination Arts Publishing Company Publication date \u200f : \u200e September 30, 2005 Language \u200f : \u200e English Print length \u200f : \u200e 32 pages ISBN-10 \u200f : \u200e 0974019054 ISBN-13 \u200f : \u200e 978-0974019055 Item Weight \u200f : \u200e 15.2 ounces Reading age \u200f : \u200e 5 - 6 years Dimensions \u200f : \u200e 9.5 x 0.5 x 11 inches Best Sellers Rank: #4,658,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4,108 in Children's Black & African American Story Books #64,073 in Children's Family Life Books (Books) Customer Reviews: 4.8"], "editorial_reviews": ["Review\nIn this masterfully illustrated book, a young boy wonders why people focus more on skin color than on the traits and values we all share as human beings. Through his eyes, we explore the common labels of Black and White.The inspiration for Tyler's poem came when he was three. Hearing people referred to as certain colors, he asked his grandma the stirring question, Am I a color? Tyler's innocent observations remind and inspire us to treasure every person, regardless of outward appearances a universal message that touches readers of all ages. --From the Inside Flap\nFrom the Inside Flap\nIn this masterfully illustrated book, a young boy wonders why people focus more on skin color than on the traits and values we all share as human beings. Through his eyes, we explore the common labels o"]}, "product_specs": {}, "general_audience_layer": {"narrative": "A young interracial boy wonders why people are labeled by the color of their skin. Seeing that people dream, feel, sing, smile and dance, regardless of their color, he asks, 'Am I a color, too? When I think of all the people, All those faces in my sight, If people are really colors, There should be more than black and white.' Gerald Purnell's captivating art brings this simple poem vibrantly to life."}}

A young interracial boy wonders why people are labeled by the color of their skin. Seeing that people dream, feel, sing, smile and dance, regardless of their color, he asks, 'Am I a color, too? When I think of all the people, All those faces in my sight, If people are really colors, There should be more than black and white.' Gerald Purnell's captivating art brings this simple poem vibrantly to life.