Synopses & Reviews
A celebration of all the things that make you extraordinary, unique, and gorgeously YOU, by Jonathan Van Ness, New York Times bestselling author and star of the Netflix hit show Queer Eye.
I won't be afraid to stand out
or show the world what I'm all about.
I am exactly who I'm meant to be.
Perfectly, happily, gorgeously me!
Being true to yourself and showing the world who you are isn't always easy. Gorgeously Me assures young readers that they are loved and cherished, exactly as they are. A joyous, lyrical ode of pride and self love and a celebration of all of the things that make us exceptional. Perfect for fans of I Am Enough by Grace Byers and I Am Perfectly Designed by Karamo Brown.
Synopsis
"An animated look at celebrating who you are and never letting others dim your light." --Kirkus reviews
A celebration of all the things that make you extraordinary, unique, and gorgeously YOU, by Jonathan Van Ness, New York Times bestselling author and star of the Netflix hit show Queer Eye. I won't be afraid to stand out
or show the world what I'm all about.
I am exactly who I'm meant to be.
Perfectly, happily, gorgeously me
Being true to yourself and showing the world who you are isn't always easy. Gorgeously Me assures young readers that they are loved and cherished, exactly as they are. A joyous, lyrical ode of pride and self love and a celebration of all of the things that make us exceptional. Perfect for fans of I Am Enough by Grace Byers and I Am Perfectly Designed by Karamo Brown.
Praise for Gorgeously Me
"Fans of Van Ness's previous picture book will enjoy this infectious ode to self-expression." --Kirkus reviews
About the Author
Jonathan Van Ness is an Emmy-nominated television personality, 2x
New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and hairstylist to the stars. He stars on Netflix's Emmy Award-winning reboot series
Queer Eye, where he shines as the beauty expert and self-care advocate. In 2020, he released
Peanut Goes for the Gold, a charming, funny, and heartfelt
picture book that follows the adventures of Peanut, a guinea pig who
does everything with their own personal flare. Van Ness is a fierce
advocate for social justice and elevating queer voices and experiences.
Gorgeously Me! is Van Ness's second picture book that celebrates
the uniqueness in everyone. You can visit Jonathan Van Ness at
JonathanVanNess.com or follow them on Instagram @JVN and on TikTok
@JVN_Official
Kamala M. Nair is an illustrator and architect who seamlessly
integrates intricate patterns, meticulous details, and vibrant colors
into her artistic creations. She recently illustrated
The Way Champs Play, written by renowned tennis champion Naomi
Osaka. As an artist seeking pleasure through travel and immersing
herself in the lives and journeys of people and cultures across the
horizons, her unwavering curiosity echoes in her art. She lives in
Kerala, India. Visit her online at KamalaNairArt.com and follow her on
Instagram @Kamala_Nair.