All I Need to Be

(Hardback)

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From spiritual activist, racial justice educator, and bestselling author Rachel Ricketts comes an inspiring picture book guiding children in heart-centered and mindfulness-based practices in the face of fear, anxiety, and racial injustice.

Hold on to what matters;
to joy
and being free.

When the world gets to be too much, we can always take a moment to look within ourselves for love, support, and healing. This lyrical mindfulness guide filled with an inspiring, positive self-esteem message helps young ones, especially Black and Brown children, feel big feelings and celebrate their whole being.

Includes a special authors note and guide for caregivers to help little ones get embodied when their feelings get too big to handle.

Author Bio

Rachel Ricketts is a queer, multi-racial Black woman. As a global thought leader, racial justice educator, healer, speaker, and writer, she hosts intersectional racial justice workshops worldwide, including her renowned Spiritual Activism series. Rachel cultivates change by fusing her experiences as an attorney, trained anti-racism educator, and grief coach with her spiritual certifications in breathwork, yoga, mindfulness, and Reiki. She has helped numerous global brands with anti-racism efforts, including Google, WeWork, and Lululemon. Rachel was named one ofWell+Goods 2020 Changemakers and has been featured in international media such asTheNew York Times,Cosmopolitan,Goop, andThe Atlantic.She loves donuts, dancing, disruption, and all things metaphysical (ideally all at once). Learn more about Rachel at RachelRicketts.com and @IAmRachelRicketts.

Luana Horryis a writer and editor of childrens books. When not writing, you can find her stargazing or drinking lots of coffee. She lives in New Jersey.

Tiffany Roseis a teacher, world traveler, and the left-handed author/illustrator ofM is for Melanin. She is also the illustrator ofAbduls Story,All I Need to Be,andHurry Kate, or Youll Be Late. Tiffany is passionate about creating art and meaningful stories that reflect the everyday experiences of underrepresented voices in childrens literature. Tiffany currently lives and works in Shanghai, China. Shes a lover of coffee, wanderlust, massive curly afros, and children being their imaginative, quirky, free selves. Visit her atASouthPawDraws.com.