Lid’ya C. Rivera is a proud vitiligo advocate, decorated Navy sailor, award-winning filmmaker, and confidence coach. She was diagnosed as an infant with vitiligo, causing her to face childhood bullying and low self-esteem, which later inspired her passion for storytelling and raising awareness about the skin disorder. Lid’ya is a native of Georgia and currently resides in Florida with her three daughters and son. She is a graduate of Excelsior University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Visit her online at lidyacrivera.com. Niña Mata is a children's bookmaker and New York Times bestselling illustrator. Her books include She’s Got This; I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots; I Promise and I Am More Than (both by LeBron James); and the Ty’s Travels series, including the Geisel Honor Book Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom! New is her authorial picture book debut. Visit her at ninamata.com.
A lovely ode to the beauty of those with vitiligo is showcased in this rhyming picture book. Bright colors along with a vast array of fine details makes this an excellent choice for patrons of all ages. - School Library Journal