Author Description

A little book about a big concept: self-determination. Abi is just starting school and doesn't know where she fits in. Her dad says, "I want you to be who you are." Together, Abi and her friend Emma discover what that means. Self-determination plays an important role in psychosocial health and wellbeing throughout the life course. This simple story can help young children develop a sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness which are necessary in order to feel that they have some control over their lives. Included at the end of the book are five simple questions meant to draw out the lessons embedded in the story and gently transform reading time into life-shaping conversations.