Chocolate Like Me

Every person is special with a unique purpose in life. Chocolate Like Me, is an inspirational and uniquely illustrated book that teaches young African-American children with dark complexion skin, that they are just as significant and valuable as anyone else. Lil Sam, the leading character, who is a first grade student, learns that there are many community leaders, and heroes at his school who has the same dark complexion skin as he does. Lil Sam has strong and loving support from his parents who are actively involved in his life. With parental involvement, along with interaction with community leaders, Lil Sam is inspired to believe that he can be a future leader, who just so happens to have dark skin. Regardless of one’s race, nationality, gender, or even the complexion of their skin, every person has something of value to contribute to Society.