It’s Me

Slowly but surely, we are becoming a culture that is more comfortable celebrating what makes each of us unique and different from what has been traditionally popular or “socially acceptable.” Thus, trying to conform and become a generic carbon copy of others essentially disrespects the authenticity of each individual person. I love how this book is written to honor all of the diverse and inherent traits that define each of us while showcasing that foundational concept that we all want love and acceptance in the world. Jeff Kubiak has identified key important subgroups that exist all across the globe. By spotlighting different subgroups, Kubiak helps us validate who we truly are by appreciating characteristics of others. All of us are sovereign souls with a universal right to express our divinity through our uniqueness. By reading and sharing this book, you can be a part of helping to connect us to each other. In essence, people need to know that they are not alone when they don’t “fit in” to what is deemed as “normal” in popular culture. It is time for us to learn about aspects of others which we don’t understand to arrive at a place of acceptance. If you struggle with your own biases when reading this book, it is OK. I believe by having the courage to read something that you don’t understand is taking a bold step forward to dismantling your own perspective. Just remember, just as you want to be accepted and celebrated for being you, so does everyone else. This book is a must read for every classroom and family who are desiring growth and expansion.

This book is great!! You never really know what somebody is going through and this book gives great examples of that. It’s so important to treat everyone with compassion and kindness because you never know what they might be going through behind closed doors.

This book allows readers to take a glimpse into the minds of others from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. It is an inspiring way to start conversations about empathy, respect, honesty, diversity and inclusion. The illustrations beautifully compliment each character’s narrative and bring topics of mental health to an easy-to-understand level. A wonderful book for home or school!

I loved this book on so many levels – as a teacher, as a mom, as a person. Not many books have my kiddo represented in multiple ways. Between autism, adhd, anxiety, and his trichotillomania, I saw him reflected and valued in the words of others. I also saw myself and so many others. Simply Brilliant.

Jeff Kubiak does it again! Anybody feel insecure ever in their childhood? In their adulthood for that matter? Jeff skillfully paints a picture of real adolescence going through real challenges making sure we all know we’re no different than anybody else. Embrace one’s challenges and thrive! Feel good about yourself. Thank you Jeff for understanding and pointing out what’s important. Great illustrations too! Highly recommend!

We have read “It’s Me” multiple times with our kids (ages 6 and 9) and it sparks great conversations every time. This is an important book for kids to discover. I HIGHLY recommend it (and Jeff’s other books) to all parents and educators.