Lulu the One and Only
Illustrated by Jennie Poh
“…This book does more than simply tell a single story of biracial experience: It talks about navigating everyday racism in sensitive, but frank, ways.”
Awards
Received starred Kirkus Review
Named Notable Social Studies Trade Book by the National Council for Social Studies and the Children’s Book Council
Winner of Mom’s Choice Award
Winner of Multicultural Children’s Publication Award from the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME)
Named as one of The Best Children’s Books of Year (2021) by Bank Street College of Education
Nominated Best Picture Book and Favorite Illustrated Character by the Children’s Book Council
Lulu loves her family, but people are always asking, “What are you?”
Lulu hates that question. Her brother inspires her to come up with a power phrase so she can easily express who she is, not what she is.
Includes a note from the author, sharing her experience as the only biracial person in her family and advice for navigating the complexity of when both parents do not share the same racial identity as their children.
“…This book does more than simply tell a single story of biracial experience: It talks about navigating everyday racism in sensitive, but frank, ways. This affirmation is just as important as the power phrase. In a concluding note, the author, herself biracial, provides essential, candid guidelines for talking about race, self-love, and identity with mixed-race children. All children will benefit from this pitch-perfect discussion of race, identity, complexity, and beauty.”
KIRKUS REVIEWS (STARRED)
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