Fairfield, CT - Have you ever wondered why you are you? Or who you would be if you were someone else? Someone taller, faster, smaller, smarter? Someone lighter, older, darker, bolder?
Husband and wife illustration team Sean Qualls and Selina Alko will present their new children’s picture book, written by Paige Britt Why Am I Me? in a special Kids Story Time event at the downtown Fairfield University Bookstore, 1499 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 255-7756 on Saturday, November 4, 2017 beginning at 3:00pm on the 2nd floor.
Please RSVP to this FREE event at FairfieldUBookstoreEvents@gmail.com. Why Am I Me? has received starred reviews from Kirkus, School Library Journal and Publisher’s Weekly.
Presented as a poetic exchange between two characters--who don't realize they are thinking and asking the very same questions--this beautiful celebration of our humanity and diversity invites readers of all ages to imagine a world where there is no you or me, only we.
If the first step toward healing the world is to build bridges of empathy and to celebrate rather than discriminate, Why Am I Me? helps foster a much-needed sense of connection, compassion, and love.
"Why Am I Me? is one of the most beautiful books I have had the great pleasure of seeing in recent years! Such a perfect blend of words and images. Selina and Sean's art literally took my breath away.” -Tomie DePaola, Caldecott Medalist
Qualls and Alko began collaborating in 2012 and since then have produced many award winning picture books. The couple lives in Brooklyn with their two children. You can learn more about Sean Qualls at http://www.seanqualls.com and Selina Alko at
https://www.selinaalko.com. Copies of Why Am I Me? will be available for purchase/signing at the downtown Fairfield University Bookstore event.