An ispiring story of identity and self-esteem from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick.

When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, he was given a simple school assignment: draw a picture of yourself and your family. What young Colin does next with his brown crayon changes his whole world and worldview, providing a valuable lesson on embracing and celebrating his Black identity through the power of radical self-love and knowing your inherent worth.

I Color Myself Different is a joyful ode to Black and Brown lives based on real events in young Colin's life that is perfect for every reader's bookshelf. It's a story of self-discovery, staying true to one's self, and advocating for change... even when you're very little!

Author/Artist: Colin Kaepernick / Eric Wilkerson
Ages: 4-8
Grades: Pre-school - 2
Publisher: Scholastic Inc
Page Count: 40pp
Size: 9 x 9.25
Notes: hardcover, full color
Date of Publication: April 5, 2022
ISBN: 978-1338789621