A book of 366 mantras or affirmations to raise and encourage the self-esteem and self-belief of children (plus adults), told through the eyes of young siblings Hao Finley Lee and Sabine Yi Lee. Written in the form of a journal and calendar, there is a mantra for each day of the month that Hao and Sabine focus on for their own personal growth.
"I enjoy learning new things, and by reading "I AM Manifesto" by SB Hilarion, I was introduced to the world of using mantras in meditation....This is a very useful book for kids wanting to explore meditation and affirmations, using images and words for improving your self-esteem and overall well-being."
“This relatively short book is both inspiring and motivational. It is perfect for use in a middle or upper elementary school classroom as a vocabulary study guide or even a writing journal.... I AM Manifesto can also be used to develop or supplement instruction regarding teaching young children positive character traits and/or self-esteem. Parents can use this text, as well, to help teach children the power of taking responsibility for their own actions and attitudes in order to positively affect their own lives, as well as the lives of those around them. In addition to its multi-purpose design, I AM Manifesto is full of creative, unique artistry that illuminates the content and brings greater meaning to the words that fill its pages.”
“I AM Manifesto by SB Hilarion is an uplifting book for both children and adults with 366 affirmations that will help to build self-belief and self-esteem.... I like the way the author approaches the topic; she makes it child-friendly and also makes it easy for adults to practice. The illustrations in the book and the chart for each month are helpful when it comes to organizing and mentally preparing the mantras for every single day of the year. It is definitely a good book for all those who lack self-confidence and want to improve their lives.”
“Let me begin by being very frank: I AM Manifesto by SB Hilarion is the most unusual and unique book for children that I have ever reviewed. It’s not page after page of beautiful illustrations and a cute story line. It’s a book that is created instead for “philomaths”.... In a way, I AM Manifesto is a means of getting into the practice of giving yourself encouragement and positive reinforcement daily…a worthwhile habit not just for children but for adults as well.”
“I AM Manifesto is a simple yet multi-layered work that is sure to inspire and influence children and their parents to manifest all the greatness within them.... Hilarion’s mantras are not only meant to inspire, but they are meant to create and influence scholarship. She uses words like “rational,” “hospitable,” “contemplative,” “provident,” “humanitarian,” and “multi-faceted.” Words like these not only bring a positive mindset to children and their families, but it also increases children’s vocabulary, thereby helping them comprehend better as they read....Again, I enjoyed this book, and it is one that I believe will help parents build connections with their kids and encourage positive thinking alike.”
