A heartwarming picture book that encourages exploration, patience, and the joy of finding one's true passion from the team behind Chichi and Didi Love Their Names.
Summer is here and Chichi and Didi are off to piano class! But while Chichi plays beautifully, Didi has trouble finding her groove. Playing piano is boring—she wants to move!
With the help of her family, Didi goes on a quest to figure out which activity she’s perfectly designed and gifted to do. But what if she’s not good at anything?”
Inspired by the childhood experiences of real-life Nigerian American sisters Peace Amadi and Ndidi Amadi, Chichi and Didi Discover Their Gifts will teach readers:
how exploring different interests can help them understand their own likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses
to be patient with themselves and to understand that it's okay if they don't find their perfect fit right away
the joy and satisfaction that comes from discovering something you are passionate about
Although most people now know Peace Amadi by her middle name, her first name is Chinyere and she is the real-life Chichi. Peace is a psychology professor, author, and speaker, and her work lies at the intersection of mental health, faith, and culture.
Ndidi Amadi is the real-life Didi and has grown up to become a lawyer, educator, philanthropist, and artist. Ndidi’s passion lies in supporting and creating equitable opportunities for underserved communities.
Hayley Blackwood is a children's book illustrator and character designer from rural North Carolina. Hayley has a degree in animation and is on a mission to bring more empathy, inclusion, and light to children through her artwork.
A heartwarming picture book that encourages exploration, patience, and the joy of finding one's true passion from the team behind Chichi and Didi Love Their Names.
Summer is here and Chichi and Didi are off to piano class! But while Chichi plays beautifully, Didi has trouble finding her groove. Playing piano is boring—she wants to move!
With the help of her family, Didi goes on a quest to figure out which activity she’s perfectly designed and gifted to do. But what if she’s not good at anything?”
Inspired by the childhood experiences of real-life Nigerian American sisters Peace Amadi and Ndidi Amadi, Chichi and Didi Discover Their Gifts will teach readers:
how exploring different interests can help them understand their own likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses
to be patient with themselves and to understand that it's okay if they don't find their perfect fit right away
the joy and satisfaction that comes from discovering something you are passionate about
Creators
Although most people now know Peace Amadi by her middle name, her first name is Chinyere and she is the real-life Chichi. Peace is a psychology professor, author, and speaker, and her work lies at the intersection of mental health, faith, and culture.
Ndidi Amadi is the real-life Didi and has grown up to become a lawyer, educator, philanthropist, and artist. Ndidi’s passion lies in supporting and creating equitable opportunities for underserved communities.
Hayley Blackwood is a children's book illustrator and character designer from rural North Carolina. Hayley has a degree in animation and is on a mission to bring more empathy, inclusion, and light to children through her artwork.
