Jay and Nia are the children of two worlds, and as they will discover, they can enjoy the best of both. From Mommy's jazz beats to Daddy's classical piano, we will dance with the twins through a book that explores what it is to be of mixed ancestry, proving that a child is more than the sum of their parents. Created to be socially and environmentally conscious, I AM MIXED is printed on 100% recycled paper. "I Am Mixed is an invaluable teaching tool that all children from all races can learn from." - HALLE BERRY (from her foreword) "My son, as well as all of his friends, are mixed and they don't know any different. I don't know who this book is better for, the children of this generation or their parents. This book is a wonderful celebration of the beauty of coming from mixed ethnicities and cultures!" - JAIME PRESSLY (My Name is Earl) "Such a cute book with great illustrations and a sweet message." - HEIDI KLUM (America's Got Talent) "As a mother of a mixed-race child, I hope my daughter grows up to be proud of who she is and what makes her unique. I Am Mixed is a beautiful, sweet story that encourages children to look within themselves and appreciate the distinct heritage that makes each person special. It reminds us that our diverse cultures and traditions are things that should be honored and treasured." - LAURA LING Some of my favorite books as a kid were the Giving Tree and Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain. This is right there with those. Really. No tissue stuffing. It's beautifully illustrated and sincere. Well done Stranger Kids." - AFUA RICHARDSON (Top Cow Comics)

本書は、異なる文化の境界に立つ子供たちが、自身のアイデンティティを肯定的に捉え直すための純度の高い「魂の賛歌」です。ジャズとクラシックが響き合う家庭を象徴に、二つの世界を繋ぐことは単なる混和ではなく、新たな美の創造であることを詩的に描き出しています。親から譲り受けた要素の合計を超え、唯一無二の存在として輝く姿は、多様性の本質を鮮やかに突いています。 著者の誠実な筆致は、子供たちには自己愛の勇気を、大人には偏見を溶かす視点を与えます。再生紙の使用も含め、次世代へ贈る慈愛が込められたこの一冊は、読者の心に力強い光を灯すでしょう。美しい挿絵と共に綴られる言葉の数々は、自分らしく生きることの尊さを改めて教えてくれます。