I’m Still Here:
Loving Myself in a World Not Made for Me
In this adaptation of her bestselling and critically acclaimed memoir, she explores how America’s racial dynamics show up in the classrooms, friend groups, and conversations kids inhabit every day. “I love being a Black girl,” she writes. “And sometimes being a Black girl in America is hard.” Covering topics like representation, self-love, allyship, and being Black in public, Brown helps kids nourish their identity and make sense of how they fit into the world.
For students navigating a time of racial hostility, and for the adults and educators who care for them, I’m Still Here is an empowering look at the experiences of young Black kids, inviting the reader to confront apathy, find their voice, and discover how Blackness—if we let it—can save us all.
Praise for Im Still Here YA
From my 11 year old daughter “I read Im Still Here young readers edition and it showed me there are ways to be yourself in a world you do not think you belong in.”
— Mom on behalf of 11 yr old“I brought my son to your book event. As a Black teen whose very existence is complicated, your honest writings and reflections about growing up Black resonated with him.”
— Mom on behalf of 14 yr old“In a world that is ever changing and can be confusing, voices like Austin Channing Brown’s are needed to help us make sense of it all. And I wish I had someone like her guiding the way when I was younger.”
— phoebe robinson
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if you are leading a discussion with students, please enjoy this free guide.