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Jayden & Zora’s Crown

2020

by Trevor D and Christina Rudenko

"Trevor D. is a literacy advocate and American writer of books for children and youth in grades K-3. She created the "I Am Me Series," which includes four books centered around a little African American boy named Jayden, and his friends. The books highlight global, central themes of self- love, love for others, and an appreciation for diversity through empathy. The debut book in the series entitled "I Am Me," introduced the main character named, Jayden. Jayden & Zora's Crown" is the second book in the series which is a story that teaches Jayden and the crew a lesson about celebrating friends and honoring the things that make them great. Well, Zora, a bold, lively, gutsy little girl who has been taught the importance of loving and accepting herself, teaches Jayden and Chad a lesson on the beauty of her hair and why she declares it as her "crown." Trevor D. has embarked on a quest to utilize her love for writing to create a space where the underrepresented can find books where the characters look like them and share a cultural connection. Her goal is to infuse representation in books that will ignite a passion for reading and promote positive self-images. Her intention is to inspire brown and black boys to seek to excel in life, in a diversity of areas, and not live into the stereotypes that have been set." -- publisher

Beautiful Life

I Am Me

2019

by Trevor D and Christina Rudenko

"Jayden introduces himself to the world by boldly declaring that he is a Big Deal! He invites all children to join him as he celebrates the fact that there is no one else exactly like him. He is a brown boy and certainly proud of it. In "I Am Me", Jayden introduces you to his parents, and his best friend Chad; the three most important individuals in his world. He also shares his love for reading and music. Children will connect with Jayden as he demonstrates his "swagger" and winning spirit in all that he does. He is charismatic, intelligent, and ready to take the world by storm." -- publisher

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