Self-confidence and self-identity are two of the most powerful traits young girls can possess. Yet, many of them lack such crucial character attributes. There are ways for young women to experience healthy identity development from within and embrace the skin they're in, author and expert educator, Lusette Humphrey, can help them maximize these potentials. Am I Pretty is a power packed picture book that tells a story of an eleven year old girl who finds the internal power to change the community around her. This riveting story is sure to make readers reflect as it guides them through a better understanding of their characteristics and core values. Am I Pretty emerged from Lusette's personal struggles as a young girl who did not know how to own the skin she was in. In addition, Ms. Humphrey has harnessed her twenty-six years of experience as an educator and mentor to adolescent females to solidify the social skills found in this book. The way teenagers perceive their sense of belonging to their environments not only has an adverse effect on their childhood, it can also impact their adult lives. Am I Pretty contains vital tools to help young girls avoid such a disastrous dilemma.