You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion by Margaret O'Hair

From Goodreads, 

"A beautiful and inclusive picture book all about celebrating being yourself from Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez!
It can be hard to be different-whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU.

This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez-an 11-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome-reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are.

Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread features beautiful, full-color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

This book also includes back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind."

Goodreads - You Are Enough

Welcome back to another week of reviewing books from Scholastic.  This week is a fun and motivational read about being enough, but also about inclusion.  

You Are Enough is a book about a young girl who has Down Syndrome.  She wants everyone to be included, and to know that no matter what difficulty they are facing, they are enough. 

This book has cute illustrations, but it lacks a true storyline.  The book was very repetitive with the message and it felt like the message dragged on longer than it should have.  This is more of a feel-good book than a story.  I think it would be an excellent book to use to teach inclusion.  It would also be great to use when teaching kids that some kids need different supports than others.  But I loved the information about Sofia Sanchez more than the book itself.  The beginning and end of the book has an informational piece about the girl this book is based on.  I wanted to read more of her story and her life than about her "inspirational message".  

The book had illustrations that included people and kids of all races and disabilities.  It pushes an important message of inclusion and being enough as you are.  This would best be used in a lower elementary classroom.  I give this 3 stars.