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I got this for my niece’s birthday and she immediately started reading the empowering messages aloud to everyone—the 40 pages feel substantial, not too short. The hardcover binding is sturdy enough to survive being tossed in her backpack between school and home.

The affirmations on each page feel like a warm pep talk, and the 40 pages are just the right length for a bedtime ritual with my niece. She’s already repeating “I am powerful” to herself, which is exactly the kind of self-love I hoped this would spark.

The illustrations are absolutely stunning, and each page carries such a powerful message about self-love and brilliance that feels genuine, not preachy. I've already bought two more copies for my friends' daughters because this is the kind of book every young Black girl needs on her shelf.