I Am Born to Be Awesome! Spiral-Bound | January 3, 2023

It's time for boys to be the stars in this follow-up to the girl-centric Step Into Reading hit I Love Being Me! from the Happy Hair series. It's a bright, joyful celebration of diversity that will have boys everywhere saying "I am born to be awesome!"

Kids will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhyming, Step 1 reader about the joy of being a boy. Featuring kids and the activities they enjoy—playing music, swimming, exploring nature, being on a sports team, baking, and more—this easy reader promotes boys' self-esteem, smarts, and strength.

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

And look for the companion picture book, Cool Cuts, celebrating boys with beautiful, natural black hair.

Series Overview: Happy Hair program:

Happy Hair (HC picture book & board)

Cool Cuts (HC picture book & board)

I Love Me! (Step Into Reading)

I'm Growing Great (HC picture book)

I Am Born to Be Awesome! (Step Into Reading, spring '23)

Smart Sisters (HC picture book, spring '23)