I Am Mine Alone is a beautifully illustrated book containing an essential topic for young and old alike. The style is so expressive, and heart touching.

Such an imaginative way to convey the importance of respectful love. So many don’t realize when they are part of an abusive or controlling relationship. This is creative way of addressing a hard topic.

I was given a copy of this book for review purposes, and the opinion expressed is my own.

"I'm not yours or anyone else's! I am mine and mine alone"

I love that statement this book sort of confused me as I could not figure our the target audience.

I do think it would be good for middle school and over. I think kids need to be taught the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships.

You wouldn't think that a picture book depicting an abusive relationship would work, but it does. In a powerful way.

Meant for older kids, this new picture book follows the relationship of two mice as they slowly fall into a cycle of manipulation and ultimately abuse.

Meant to grow awareness of what is acceptable and healthy behavior and what is not, it is sure to spark conversations about consent, relationships, and how we know who we are with is good for us or not.

A powerful and beautiful picture bookcoming out in April 2023.

I received an electronic ARC from NubeOcho through NetGalley.
A picture book for adults and older students alike. Mousy makes the decision to move in with Buck as she feels they are in love and building a future together. Sadly, life is not what she expects. Buck slowly starts criticizing her and belittling her so he can isolate her. She feels herself "shrinking smaller and smaller" every time one of these confrontations happens. Eventually, she finds the courage to stand up for herself and leave the relationship. Kudos to her friends for standing by her and being there to support her when she was ready to make this change herself.
The illustrations slowly reveal Buck for who he is as they show Mousy shrinking in on herself.
Well done and a terrific resource to talk about abusive relationships and find the courage to believe in yourself again. Diaz Requera makes it clear that though Mousy left the relationship, she still has healing to do.