I AM ME

About the Book

I AM ME is a children’s book that aims to provide a strong sense of identity for the young reader (target age 3 – 6 year olds).

The book itself follows the journey of a young kiwi named “KIWI” as he journeys through New Zealand (Aotearoa).

The metaphoric journey through the landscape of New Zealand and meeting the different characters in the stories reminds the reader that some people may look different to you, may also be more talented than you, but one thing should remind.

YOU ARE SPECIAL – YOU ARE YOU

There is no one like you and you should be proud in who you are.

As New Zealanders and Kiwis, we should not compare, but be proud of who we are and where we come from.

I AM ME!

About the Author

Joseph Iosefo Fa’afiu is a new author / illustrator, who was born in Apia, Samoa and moved with his parents to New Zealand in 1982. Even though new to the writing world, Joseph has always had a passion for storytelling, and now after many years as a pastor and former teacher support worker working with at risk youth, he has decided to branch out and write stories and children’s books that deal with issues of identity and hope in who you are and also in doing so provide some strengthening through his books for young readers. The first draft of this book was written with the help of Joseph’s two eldest sons – Zach & Carne.