This Is Who I Am
A reflective and affirming story about identity, heritage, and belonging
This beautifully written picture book follows a young girl as she reflects on who she is and how she came to be. Through memories, family history, and everyday experiences, she explores what it means to grow up connected to more than one culture. Her story weaves together her ancestors’ traditions, her parents’ journey to a new country, and the people and moments that have shaped her understanding of herself.
Told with rich, thoughtful prose and accompanied by expressive illustrations, the story celebrates the many layers that form a child’s identity. It gently affirms that a person is more than one place, one story, or one background. As the girl embraces her heritage and experiences, she discovers pride, confidence, and a deep sense of belonging in who she is becoming.
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978-1-4338-4891-9
On pre-order until 04/07/2026
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$18.99 |
| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | Diverse Books: Immigration & Refugees, Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2026 |
| Publisher | Magination Press, American Psychological Association |
| Imprint | Magination Press — American Psychological Association |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2026-04-07 |
Author: Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a children’s author, with two young children who ask lots of questions. She writes nonfiction picture books that ignite children’s curiosity and fiction that crackles with imagination.
Illustrator: Ruchi Mhasan
Ruchi Mhasan studied at the Cambridge School of Art, UK. She works mostly in pencil and watercolor and enjoys capturing expressive gestures and movements, especially those of little children.
Reviews
Publishers Weekly
“[A] heartening picture book about finding a sense of belonging. . . . Sensorial details . . . richly illuminate the speaker’s experiences, while closing passages present the protagonist as gaining confidence from a heritage of ‘fierce warriors, beautiful minds, and bold heroes.’”—Publishers Weekly