Diversity/Self-Confidence

Proud To Be Me


Proud To Be Me is an award-winning picture book about the importance of self-confidence and embracing differences in ourselves and others. Follow Buzz as he helps each of his friends recognize and appreciate their unique qualities. Through vibrant illustrations, fun text patterns, and engaging rhyme, children will be captivated as they join in on each character’s journey of self-discovery.

"I adore this rhyming book about recognizing differences and understanding our differences make us special and unique."

Lindsey M. Larsen, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS


About the Author - Kim Farrell

Kim Farrell is the award-winning author of Proud to Be Me, a children's book about confidence, diversity, and acceptance. She is also the creator of The Confidence Loop, a publishing imprint and blog that promotes healthy self-esteem in children. As a wellness program coordinator, mental health advocate and writer, she has published an array of articles on various health and wellness topics, in addition to several short stories. But her most prized accomplishment to date is becoming a mother to a beautiful baby boy named Tyler in 2022.

Kim lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, son, and dog, who have all been sources of inspiration and support throughout the process of publishing her first children’s book.  Visit Kim's website!