{"product_id":"the-brightest-star-paperback-2","title":"The Brightest Star - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrea Morehead\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames Morehead\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarvin Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are you, and why do you look that way?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Morehead\u003c\/strong\u003e and his daughter \u003cstrong\u003eAndrea Morehead, an Emmy-award winning television journalist and author\u003c\/strong\u003e, weave a phenomenal true story of \u003cstrong\u003ecourage, resiliency, and perseverance \u003c\/strong\u003enavigating through life with \u003cstrong\u003ealbinism. \u003c\/strong\u003eThey cleverly use poetry to explain how and why James' exterior color is white although he's African-American.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile this book is for children with amazing illustrations, this book is for all ages, and is a comprehensive story from childhood to adulthood about being an \u003cstrong\u003ealbino, \u003c\/strong\u003eand some of the hurtful experiences he endured growing up. With poignant and sometimes sad anecdotes of \u003cstrong\u003ebullying\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Moreheads captivate the reader with bright illustrations to complement the narrative of building \u003cstrong\u003eself-esteem\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eself-love\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003econfidence\u003c\/strong\u003e. He credits his \u003cstrong\u003eChristian faith \u003c\/strong\u003ewith being able to rise above the ridicule and sometimes loneliness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmed with great friends and family along the way, Morehead explains how he was able to find \u003cstrong\u003eacceptance\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esuccess\u003c\/strong\u003e despite his outer shell. He reinforces to children that what really counts is one's \u003cstrong\u003echaracter\u003c\/strong\u003e, and how \u003cstrong\u003eGod\u003c\/strong\u003e has created everyone with a unique \u003cstrong\u003epurpose\u003c\/strong\u003e in life. They share the lesson that our unique differences and abilities are part of \u003cstrong\u003eGod's\u003c\/strong\u003e master plan to foster \u003cstrong\u003eappreciation \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eacceptance\u003c\/strong\u003e of others. While he may be \u003cem\u003e\"The Brightest Star\"\u003c\/em\u003e among us, Morehead's inspirational story reminds everyone that they have a special purpose to use their life to positively impact the world, and it all begins with \u003cstrong\u003eself-love\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the few, if only, books that specifically discusses what it's like growing up as an \u003cstrong\u003ealbino \u003c\/strong\u003eand stands as a shining example of \u003cstrong\u003epersevering\u003c\/strong\u003e, believing in yourself, and achieving your \u003cstrong\u003edreams\u003c\/strong\u003e against all odds. It's a wonderful tool for people of all ages to learn and understand albinism; have compassion and extend kindness to everyone; and recognize that our differences should be celebrated. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a book to help children understand \u003cstrong\u003ediversity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003einclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is it! #\u003cstrong\u003eKindness\u003c\/strong\u003e #\u003cstrong\u003eValue \u003c\/strong\u003e#\u003cstrong\u003eWorth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e foreword is written by Marvin Jones III, \u003c\/strong\u003e one of the most recognized actors who has albinism. 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It is a much-needed light to illuminate not just what it's like to grow up as an albino, but it is a love letter to us all about our value and beauty as God's magnificently made creations.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe illustrator is \u003cstrong\u003eStephanie Hider\u003c\/strong\u003e from Oklahoma. 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