Proud to Be Me: A Rhyming Picture Book About Friendship, Self-Confidence, and Finding Beauty in Differences

Have you ever compared yourself to someone else and felt sad? Do you ever worry you are not good enough? If so, Buzz has a message for you!

PROUD TO BE ME is an award-winning picture book about the importance of confidence, self-esteem and embracing differences in ourselves and others. Follow Buzz as he helps each of his friends recognize and appreciate their unique qualities. Through vibrant illustrations, fun text patterns, and engaging rhyme, children will be captivated as they join in on each character’s journey of self-discovery.

Just like the rest of us, children often feel pressured to “fit in”. When it comes to their bodies and appearances, this can cause feelings of anxiety and inadequacy, and it can take practice to reframe these negative thoughts into positive self-talk. That’s where PROUD TO BE ME comes in! Let Buzz help your child learn about self-acceptance and confidence as he helps each of his friends see just how beautiful they are.

For more information and resources on raising confident and emotionally intelligent children, check out The Confidence Loop at www.theconfidenceloop.com

Kim Farrell is the author of Proud to Be Me, a children's book about confidence, diversity, and acceptance. She is also the founder of The Confidence Loop, a publishing imprint and website that promotes healthy self-esteem in children. As a wellness program coordinator, mental health advocate and writer, she has published an array of articles on various health and wellness topics, in addition to several short stories. But her most prized accomplishment to date is becoming a mother to a beautiful baby boy named Tyler in 2022.​Kim lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, son, and rescue dog, who have all been sources of inspiration and support through the process of publishing her first children's picture book. When she is not working, writing, or cleaning up poop, you can find her hanging out with her family, creating Pinterest-fail home decor, or wandering aimlessly around Target (with coffee in hand).