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A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices!National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner Rafael López have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you.There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway.(This book is also available in Spanish, as El Día En Que Descubres Quién Eres!)

The Day You Begin is a heartwarming children's book written by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by Rafael López. This 2018 picture book explores the universal feelings of anxiety and isolation that children often experience when starting something new, such as the first day of school or moving to a new place.

The story follows a young girl named Angelina, who is both excited and nervous about her first day of school. As she walks to school, she encounters several other children who are also feeling a range of emotions, from excitement to fear. Angelina wonders if she will fit in and if the other children will like her.

One by one, the children overcome their initial apprehensions and reach out to one another, forming a bond of friendship and understanding. They realize that they are not alone in their feelings and that they can support each other through this new experience. In the end, Angelina discovers that she is not only brave enough to face her fears but that she also has the power to make new friends and create a welcoming community.

The Day You Begin is a beautifully written and illustrated book that celebrates diversity and encourages children to embrace their differences. It is a powerful reminder that we are all connected and that we can overcome our fears and insecurities by working together.

This book is perfect for children ages 4-8 and is a great choice for read-aloud sessions at home or in the classroom. It is also an excellent resource for teachers and parents who are looking for ways to help children cope with anxiety and isolation. With its positive message of inclusion and acceptance, The Day You Begin is a book that every child should read.