I Am Okay to Feel

by Karamo Brown (Author) Diobelle Cerna (Illustrator)

I Am Okay to Feel
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

An empowering picture book that invites us to explore and embrace our emotions from Karamo, talk show host and culture expert of Netflix's hit series Queer Eye, and Jason Brown, featuring illustrations by Diobelle Cerna, and expert-vetted resources.

A father and son are caught in a storm and must learn to navigate the uncertainty together in this poignant picture book by talk show host and beloved Queer Eye star Karamo Brown and his son Jason "Rachel" Brown, perfect for reassuring young readers in times of stress.

I Am Okay to Feel empowers children to talk about their emotions and anxieties, with the reassuring message that "I am okay to feel and heal." Paired with back matter and resources developed with psychologists, this picture book offers a loving framework for how to identify and express feelings in a healthy way, providing the tools to build emotional intelligence at a formative age.

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$18.99

Review quotes

"Queer Eye star Karamo Brown and his son Jason 'Rachel' Brown affirm that all feelings—even negative ones—are OK . . . It's a good message, and readers will appreciate seeing a story that centers a Black father and son dispelling the stereotype that men and boys—especially those of color—don't or shouldn't express emotions . . . A useful primer for socioemotional growth." —Kirkus Reviews
Karamo Brown

Karamo Brown is a TV personality, producer, and host who fixes hearts and minds as the Culture Expert on Netflix's Emmy-winning series, Queer Eye. He made history in 2004 when he appeared on MTV's The Real World as the first openly gay African American reality TV star. In 2007, Karamo learned he had a nine-year-old biological son, Jason, and gained full custody. He later adopted his son's half-brother, Chris, and left the spotlight to become a social worker before making his return to TV. He lives in Los Angeles with his fiancé and two sons.

Jason "Rachel" Brown is a rising young star in Hollywood who has studied dramatic and comedic acting at the University of California, Los Angeles. He often draws on his own life to entertain and inspire, including his experience connecting with his father, Karamo Brown, at the age of ten. Jason lives in Los Angeles, California.

Anoosha Syed is a Pakistani-Canadian illustrator based in Toronto, who has a passion for creating charming characters with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion. She has illustrated picture books, including the recent Bilal Cooks Daal for clients including Random House, Simon & Schuster and Disney Publishing. Anoosha is also a freelance character designer and has worked with Disney Jr and Dreamworks TV.

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781638930105
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Zando Young Readers
Publication date
November 08, 2022
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF019060 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Family | Parents
JNF053050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Emotions & Feelings
JNF053160 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JNF070000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Inspirational & Personal Growth
Library of Congress categories
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