Me and My Afro

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Written in eleven-year-old Aiden Taylor’s own words, Me And My Afro is an engaging story about a boy who courageously embraces the personal power of his hairstyle and its uniqueness to discover his true self—and that all kids are special, too. Aiden’s story inspires kids to expand their own understanding of themselves and the world around them.

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Aiden M.Taylor is a sixteen-year-old writer, actor, and model who is passionate about inspiring self-confidence, goal setting, and career readiness in young readers. With a remarkable presence in television commercials and print advertisements, Aiden’s face has been seen by millions, including on one of the largest billboards in New York City’s Times Square. His debut book, Me and My Afro, garnered attention on ABC Eyewitness News, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt: Kids Edition, and in People Magazine. When he’s not writing, Aiden pursues a variety of interests, including basketball, video games, poetry, and math. As a proud “Little Brother” in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City program, he actively encourages his peers to embrace their passions and prepare for their futures with confidence.

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Grades K-5 | Fiction | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-7354085-1-4 | Lexile: 325 | GRL: J
Grades K-5 | Fiction | Paperback | ISBN: 978-1-7354085-0-7 | Lexile: 325 | GRL: J

Me and My Afro

Highlights: 

  • Helps develop social-emotional competencies and strategies to increase self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Promotes mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety
  • Improves literacy, comprehension, and critical-thinking skills 
  • Motivates students to explore career choices and life skills
  • Introduces young readers to the power of support systems and diverse perspectives 

About the Author:
Aiden M. Taylor is an eleven-year-old writer, actor, and model. He has been viewed by millions in television commercials, featured in print advertisements, and seen on one of the largest billboards in Times Square. Aiden has been featured on ABC Eyewitness News, on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holl: Kids Edition and in People Magazine for his wildly successful debut as an author for his first release, Me and My Afro, which promotes self love. With his new follow up, When I Grow Up, Aiden has another important message for his young readers: You can be anything you want if you set your mind to it!
When Aiden is not writing uplifting books for children or working as an actor and model, he can be found pursuing his many interests and passions. He loves basketball, video games, poetry, math, and learning new things. He is a proud “Little Brother” in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City program.

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