Lilly & Alex

<p>Lilly is a bright creative and confident girl-until a classmate Karey makes her question the beauty of her natural hair. Suddenly the curls she once loved don't seem <em>good enough.</em> Determined to win Karey's approval Lilly embarks on a journey of hair transformations trying everything from ponytails to a silk press hoping to find the <em>perfect</em> style. But no matter how she wears her hair Karey always has something to say. With the support of her loving parents and her wise older brother Alex Lilly begins to understand a powerful truth-true confidence doesn't come from fitting in but from embracing who you are. Through a moment of self-realization she finds the courage to stand up for herself and proudly declares: <em>Why would I want to be like you when I get to be me?</em></p><p></p><p>This book is perfect for children navigating self-identity and peer acceptance especially in a world that often pressures them to conform. It reminds readers to love embrace and celebrate their natural beauty-because confidence isn't about changing who you are to be accepted by others. It's about honoring your inner voice and knowing you are already enough.</p>