I Color Myself Different

An inspiring story of identity and self-esteem from celebrated

athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick.

When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, he was given a simple

school assignment: draw a picture of yourself and your

family. What young Colin does next with his brown

crayon changes his whole world and worldview,

providing a valuable lesson on embracing and celebrating

his Black identity through the power of radical

self-love and knowing your inherent worth.

I Color Myself Different is a joyful

ode to Black and Brown lives based on real events in young Colin’s

life that is perfect for every reader’s bookshelf. It’s a story

of self-discovery, staying true to one’s self and advocating for

change … even when you’re very little!

Colin in Black and White is now a major six-part NETFLIX

series

Written by athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick

Includes full-colour illustrations by Eric Wilkerson.