Complete Inspired to Be... Book Series Bundle by Crystel Patterson, offering all six children's books in the series, covering themes like perseverance, emotional resilience, and self-expression.
Cover of 'One Flip, Two Flip, Three Flip, Four' children's book by Crystel Patterson, featuring a young gymnast flipping, inspiring kids to dream big and practice often.
Cover of 'I Am Different' children's book by Crystel Patterson, featuring three young children embracing their uniqueness, celebrating diversity and self-acceptance.
Cover of 'Superheroes Here and There' children's book by Crystel Patterson, showcasing a young boy with a cape, encouraging children to see themselves as everyday superheroes.
Cover of 'Too Young to What?' children's book by Crystel Patterson, showing a determined young boy thinking about all the possibilities of things he could be. This book promotes the message that age should never limit your dreams.
Cover of 'Sparkle Ghetty Becomes a Problem Solver!' children's book by Crystel Patterson, showing a girl sitting down with a plate of spaghetti, deep in thought about solving a particular problem.
Cover of 'Kobe's Special Handshake' children's book by Crystel Patterson, depicting a young boy connecting with his father through a special handshake, promoting emotional expression and healing.

Inspired to Be... Book Series

Empowering stories where Black children are the heroes.
$85.00 USD
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DESCRIPTION

The Inspired to Be… Book Series is an award-winning collection of empowering stories designed to help Black children feel seen, celebrated, and proud of who they are.

Each rhyming story is inspired by real people and features Black main characters, offering meaningful lessons about confidence, resilience, and self-worth.

Perfect for ages 3–8, these books go beyond entertainment. They spark conversations, nurture emotional strength, and affirm your child’s identity in a world where representation matters.

Whether you're reading at home or sharing in the classroom, these stories help raise confident, proud, and emotionally grounded children, just like you always hoped for.

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RETURN/EXCHANGE POLICY

We want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. Items can be returned or exchanged within 30 days of delivery.

If you’re looking to return or exchange a product, we're here to help! Our return policy varies slightly depending on the type of product you purchased. Please review the product-specific guidelines below.

General Conditions for All Returns:

  • The item must have been sold on our online store.
  • The item should not have been used in any way.
  • Returned products must have no visible signs of wear or use.
  • Discounted products are final and cannot be returned or exchanged.
  • If your product is unable to be delivered and is returned to us due to an invalid address or unclaimed shipment, we will attempt to contact you to obtain the correct mailing address. If we are unable to reach you, we will cancel your order.
  • Claims deemed an error on our part are covered at our expense.

Please note the following additional conditions for specific types of products:

Books

Autographed books are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to their personalized nature.

Puzzles

The item should have its original packaging.

Apparel

Our apparel is printed on demand by a third-party vendor when you place your order, so we strive to minimize the need for returns or exchanges. However, we will review requests for returns or exchanges on an individual basis.

Gift Cards

All gift card purchases are final sale and cannot be returned or refunded.

How to Request a Return or Exchange

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Brenda Wilson
Activity Centers

This is my second order. I ordered two books and matching puzzles on Monday, June 2nd, and they arrived on Saturday, June 7th. The delivery time was impressive, especially since they were shipped from the west coast to the east coast. My grandchildren enjoy assembling puzzles, and these will be ideal for our beginning-of-summer activity centers. (I am a retired teacher.)
Thank you, Ms. Patterson for sharing your gift.

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Brenda Wilson
Excellent books.

I’m so happy with these books! It only took seven days from ordering to delivery. As a retired teacher, I’m excited to share the books with my grandchildren, who are now old enough to read on their own. My granddaughter is about to start 4th grade, and I plan to use these books to teach her how to write a book report. My grandson is a budding artist. I’ll encourage him to create some drawings and write a few sentences about what he enjoys in the books. Let the illustrator, Briana Young, know that her artwork is vibrant and stunning.
Thank you for using your talent to educate and inspire children.

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Amazon Customer
Love these books!

We've met the author a few times at local events and I'm so excited there are more and more books at each event. This book is a great one that my 4 yo loves to read and carry around. He sees himself and his friends depicted in the characters. We like that there are interactive questions throughout the book and a glossary at the end. Looking forward to reading and enjoying the other books.

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momoftwoCA
Fantastic engaging book about kids who are different from their peers

I am very impressed by the quality of this series of books and the messages within. They story includes important messages about what is positive about looking or being different and includes definitions of words that younger readers may not know. The art work is also fantastic and very engaging, and I love the end of the book where the owner can write their own positive affirmations. I highly encourage you to check out Crystel Patterson's entire line and share within your own circle. I purchased both "Superheroes Here and There" and "I am Different", both part of the Inspired to Be series. I am super excited to give them to a special young person in my life.

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momoftwoCA
Love this story with great messaging for all!

I met Crystel at an Arts Fair and was impressed by the quality of her books and the messages within. They story includes important messages about the good in everyone and includes definitions of words that younger readers may not know. The art work is also fantastic and very engaging. I highly encourage you to check out Crystel Patterson's entire line and share within your own circle. I purchased both "Superheroes Here and There" and "I am Different", both part of the Inspired to Be series. I am super excited to give them to a special young person in my life.

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