The YAM in Who I Am
Standing out? Ezinne would rather not.
Discover a vibrant celebration of heritage, belonging, and the courage to be fully yourself.
Ezinne has always preferred to blend in.
Whether she is in the classroom or the cafeteria, she just wants her day to feel normal. No strange looks. No teasing. No standing out.
But when Ezinne trades her absolute favorite meal warm, golden yam porridge for a boring, plain sandwich, she realizes something is missing. She misses her flavor.
Everything changes during a vibrant journey to Nigeria for the New Yam Festival. Between booming drums, her grandmother's stories, colorful traditions, and the pageantry of an Igwe's blessing, Ezinne begins to see her heritage differently.
A Story for Every Child Finding Their Place
The Yam in Who I Am invites children to celebrate the foods, traditions, families, and experiences that make them who they are. It offers a mirror for children growing up between cultures and a window for readers discovering something new.
The experience continues beyond the final page
Engaging features for families and classrooms.
Cultural Glossary
Yam Porridge Recipe
Discussion Questions