Michael Tyler
by: Carrie Traetow and Randi Heisterkamp
Family: Wife-Julie and Son- Ziggy
Location: Chicago
Occupations: Freelance Writer, fitness consultant
Fun Facts:
- The Skin You Live In is in the Chicago Children's Museum
- Hopes to bake a cookie big enough for everyone in the whole world!
- Likes to read dictionaries
- Writes nearly everyday
Twitter: @TSYLI
Favorite Song: "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga
Writing Style: Poetic, rhyming, focus on social concepts with children: self image, self acceptance
Writing Style: Poetic, rhyming, focus on social concepts with children: self image, self acceptance
Quotes: “And like flowers in the fields, that make wonderful views, when we stand side-by-side in our wonderful hues..
We all make a beauty so wonderfully true.
We are special and different, and just the same, too!
So whenever you look at your beautiful skin, from your wiggling toes to your giggling grin...
Think how lucky you are that the skin you live in, so beautifully holds the "You" who's within.”
Books:
The Skin You Live In: With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively story delivers an important message of social acceptance to young readers. Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose. Vivid illustrations of children's activities for all cultures, such as swimming in the ocean, hugging, catching butterflies, and eating birthday cake are also provided. This delightful picture book offers a wonderful venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children.
Other books from various authors:
Shades of People by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly
The Colors of Us by Karen Katz
We’re Different, We’re the Same And We’re All Wonderful! By Bobbi Jane Kates
What I Like About Me! By Allia Zobel- Nolan and Miki Sakamoto
I Like Myself! By Karen Beaumont and Davie Catrow
It’s Okay to Be Different by Todd Park
Whoever You Are by Mem Fox and Leslie Staub
Reflections:
Randi: Great easy reader for the classroom! Uses simple, silly rhymes to address the topic of diversity and self image as well as acceptance. I feel this would be a great first day of school read aloud because it will let everyone know they belong in the classroom.
Carrie: Michael Tyler's book The Skin You Live in, portrays diversity in skin color in a rhyming lyrical manner. He represents all skin types and shows how you do everything in your skin and your skin makes you who you are. The pages are colorful and inviting. This literature selection would be wonderful for younger elementary grades.
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