Akudo Ehirim is a philosopher, speaker, teacher, trainer, and author, who lecture regularly about "the place of culture in American education". She teaches about the importance of culture in education and how culture can be incorporated into education to help child know and understand who they are and what they believe in. She is a versatile author of children"s books with topics about culture, identity, being who you are, and teaching children about individuality and uniqueness. She has written lots of books "I am unique" "From a teens perspective" and "Flowers of the world" to mention a few. She is a wife and mother of three wonderful children. I think as a parent, you will agree that this is an exceptional book. The aim was to teach children that we may all be different in many ways, but we are all the same in ways that really count. Your child will learn a great deal about tolerance, acceptance, patience and love.. This book will also help boost your child¿s self esteem, confidence, sense of pride and accomplishment. The time has come for us to teach our children that being who you are is okay and acceptable, we cannot all be alike but we are all people. This book will help your child understand that people are fearful and wonderful made in their own special way. Enjoy!