I'm Brown and I'm Smart

I'm Brown and I'm SmartA smart and confident little boy named Ahmari shares a little pep talk to little brown boys in the world. Ahmari makes friends with the reader and shows them why it's important to love themselves as themselves. He teaches the reader that they can be smart and brown! About the Author Sherrita Berry Pettus M. Ed. is a mommy, educator, and author. Mrs. Berry Pettus is the author of Rock On With Your Afro Puffs, Smile Bright Chocolate Prince, Im Brown and

sharp-tongued and stubborn

Stevie agrees to keep Naomi's secrets

Things I Know

the schooner was captured

with timely messages about social and racial justice and how the world needs to move beyond body positivity to something even more exciting and revolutionary: body liberation

especially when he has been hiding his robotic leg under his ninja costume

and with just the right balance of encouragement and bravery

Homer finds new friends

can’t wait to go play at the park

But even money can't answer the questions that keep Raspberry awake at night

the present

Nathan learns and shows his classmates the essential lesson: Not only does everyone have something to say