Am I Blue or Am I Green

Am I Blue or Am I Green? / Azul o verde. ¿Cuál soy yo?, a bilingual English-Spanish picture book written by Beatrice Zamora and illustrated by Berenice Badillo. In this poetic and uplifting story for children, the flags of Mexico and the United States serve as a metaphor for the resilience and beauty of bicultural life. Complex themes, including identity and the challenges of being a family with mixed citizenship/immigration status, are presented in a way that is empowering and child-sensitive. It is the story of every U.S, person of color whose famly roots immigrate from other countries. Bronze metal 2022 International Latino Book award for best use of illustrations. Honorable mention for the ambassador Julian Nava best educational book and Honorable mention Premio Campio-Ada 2022.