I loved this book and I definitely look forward to reading it to my youngest nephews and niece. My People (Ginee Seo Books) is a photo book, more than a picture book, that helps young people appreciate their color and their own beauty.

It brought a smile to my face and, corny as it may sound, made me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Words by Langston Hughes and photographs by acclaimed poet Charles R. Smith, Jr. this book should be on every parent's bookshelf who wants their child to understand and appreciate how beautiful they are inside.

Jeff Rivera is the author of "Forever My Lady" and the founder of GumboWriters.com