Description:

by Monique Fields

A young biracial girl looks around her world for her color. She finally chooses her own, and creates a new word for herselfhoneysmoke.

Simone wants a color.

She asks Mama, Am I black or white?

Boo, Mama says, just like mamas do, a color is just a word.

She asks Daddy, Am I black or white?

Well, Daddy says, just like daddies do, youre a little bit of both.

For multiracial children, and all children everywhere, this picture book offers a universal message that empowers young people to create their own self-identity.

Simone knows her colorshe is honeysmoke.