This Is Who I Am
Illustrator: Ruchi Mhasane
Discover that we are so much more than where we are from in this beautiful, poetic celebration of children with shared heritage, from a Diverse Book Award-winning team.
When people ask her where she is from, this little girl says she has a foot in two worlds: one in India, the country of her heritage, and one in the land her parents came to on a plane. But she is so much more than that – she is the memories, the music, the tastes, sights and sounds of both of those worlds, she is their shared history, and the people who fought for their freedom . . . but most of all, she is proud to be herself. A poetic story about a little girl with Indian heritage who discovers all of the amazing things that make her who she is.
Shortlisted for Peters Children's Book of the Year 2025
"There is a lovely sense of gratitude running through this book. The writing is incredibly evocative and it feels really powerful to read it out loud" — Becky Ross, @readmeastorymummy
"Beautiful illustrations, rich prose, and a loving message" — Katy Ralph, @katys_book_shelf
"A beautiful, meaningful story of heritage and memories that will resonate with so many of us" — Vera Parente, @thekidsbookstagrammer
Andersen Press, 11 Sep 2025
“A moving celebration of heritage and identity”