The Best Part of Me - by Wendy Ewald (Hardcover)

About the Book

An award-winning photographer asked several children "What is the best part of you?", and presents their answers in this sometimes funny, sometimes moving, deeply personal book that includes striking black-and-white photographs taken by the author. Ideal for parents and teacher to use to discuss body image, self-esteem, and diversity with children.

Book Synopsis

Equal parts heartwarming, funny, and empowering, this stunning photography book celebrates kids' favorite things about themselves.

An award-winning photographer asked children, "What is the best part of you?" Their answers accompany striking black-and-white photographs in this sometimes funny, sometimes moving, deeply personal book. A great lead-in to discussing body image and self-esteem with young readers, this beautiful work showcases a diverse range of kids and the confidence they all have about their bodies.

About the Author

Wendy Ewald is a writer, photographer, and teacher dedicated to children's, women's, and family issues. Her photos have appeared in The New York Times, Elle, and Harper's, among others, and are included in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the International Center of Photography. She has received numerous prizes for her work, among them a Guggenheim Fellowship, a MacArthur Fellowship, and several grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. In addition to The Best Part of Me, she has published 14 books of photography.