I Am Big by Itah Sadu, illustrated by Marley Berot

In the middle of the ice, a young Black hockey player finds joy in his talent and confidence in the cheers of his family, his coach, and the other players. Their support gives him the power to face down those who see him as a threat and to focus on the thrill of the game.

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Itah Saduis an award-winning Toronto-based children's author. She is the co-owner of Toronto bookstoreA Different Booklist, which specializesin African and Caribbean Canadian literature. She is theManaging Director of the Blackhurst Cultural Centre - The People's Residence anda founding member of the annual Toronto Emancipation Day Underground Freedom Train Ride.

Marley Berotis a Toronto-basedillustrator.Her works includes cover art forNeuron, graphic design work for the Toronto International Film Festival, logo design and book illustration. She runs an online store called MarleysApothecary.com.