Mostly Me

32 Pages • Fiction • 9 in x 11" • Ages 3+ • Full Color Illustrations
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I’ve got some green, I’ve got some blue. 
Some have asked, “So what are you?” 
Not quite blue, not fully green. 
I’m something new. I’m in-between. 

This joyful and introspective picture book about navigating biracial identity follows a blue-green narrator on a journey of self-discovery. Written in playful rhyme, Mostly Me is an ode to readers of all ages that have felt out of place, questioning who they are. Navigating oft-asked questions like “Who am I? Do I belong?”, readers discover the most empowering answer of all: “I’m mostly me.” Written and illustrated by two biracial storytellers, author Collin Hall and artist Crystal Dawn Chaffee, this book creates a vibrant and uplifting message for anyone who feels like they're in-between.

Hardback ISBN: 9781737240471

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Rhyming and rhythmic read to make for a fun storytime!
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A foundational approach to understanding identity at a young age.
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Celebrate your unique self!
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Mostly Me

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JO LING KENT
CBS News, Senior Business and Tech Correspondent

“Beautifully written and illustrated, charming and uplifting. I wish I had this book growing up. Mostly Me is a simple yet profound story of who we are and the questions we’re so often asked (and ask ourselves), told in a whimsical and memorable way.”

Why We Love This Book

Author Collin Hall on the inspiration behind his book and why he wanted to provide his daughters with a foundational approach to their multiracial identities.

Meet The Creators

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee
Illustrator
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Collin Hall
Author

Crystal is a biracial Filipino-American artist based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She loves to paint, make drawings, move, and drink a lot of coffee. Crystal has a passion for bringing stories to life with memorable characters both on the page and on screen. In her artwork, she takes inspiration from her observations of nature, everyday life, and her love for bold mid century design. She enjoys exploring the use of shape, color, and texture, while also using her experience in animation to add rhythm in her illustration work.

Collin Hall is a dad, creative and biracial Korean-American living out of Austin, Texas with one dog, two children, three chickens and no time. Collin started writing Mostly Me shortly after his first daughter was born with the hope to provide her a foundational way to approach multiracial identity and learning to claim her own space. He is a decent gardener, mediocre fly angler, adequate husband, and bedtime story reader extraordinaire.

What Reader Are Saying

A needed story!

We love "Mostly Me"! It's a great way to encourage the littles in our life to celebrate the multitudes they and others contain and to explore self-identity early in life. The kiddos seem to love the colorful illustrations and playful rhyming :)

Andie
I needed this book as a child

This is the book I so desperately needed as a child. While it wasn't an available resource to me, I'm so glad my daughter will have it as she navigates the world and finds her identity. I've bought five copies - one for our family and four for friends.

Melanie Waldman
A perfect gift

Mostly Me is such a sweet book, full of encouraging messages about accepting and loving yourself, just as you are. It's an instant classic in my eyes. I bought several copies to give as presents for the many kids in my life. I'll keep one for myself, though, because I want my future child to have it!

Kate C
Beautiful art, wonderful message

My two young children aren’t old enough to read yet, but they understand concepts like belonging and family. I’m so grateful this book was created to give them the words to see how they are unique and wholly both of their inherited cultures.

noel-anthony apuya
Excellent read about diversity!

My son recently purchased the book MOSTLY ME to introduce my grandson to what it means to be different….i.e. mixed race. As a former Pre-K teacher I was bowled over by the thoughtful words and perfect illustrations. The language used in the book is relatable to children birth through 3rd grade. The illustrations match the prose to a tea! While touching on the topic of potential bigotry or short sightedness on the part of others, it continues to validate the uniqueness of the child and foster a strong sense of self esteem. Bravo to both the author and illustrator for a job very well done.

Laura Justus
Great book!

I love this book. My 6-year-old understood the deeper meaning of the book immediately and without prompting. We had a great conversation about being unique and being yourself. The pictures are cute and the words are meaningful, with such a powerful message. I recommended it to several local and school libraries, it's just that good!!

E.B.

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Lauren K
The book I wish I had as a kid!

The illustrations are so adorable and the storyline of this book warms my heart. I'm gifting this to a friend for her little ones but it's exactly the book I wish I could've had growing up!

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Andie
A needed story!

We love "Mostly Me"! It's a great way to encourage the littles in our life to celebrate the multitudes they and others contain and to explore self-identity early in life. The kiddos seem to love the colorful illustrations and playful rhyming :)

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Lindsay Carlson

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Michelle

Preparing to raise a mixed child and I can’t wait to read this to them!

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Allen

Love this book to pieces.