Nearly Exactly Almost Like Me

Nearly Exactly Almost Like Me is a heartwarming book about two siblings where the older brother is trying to show the various ways in which his brother is just like him even if they aren’t biologically related. This book is great for children who have different family structures to show them that other families are just like theirs. – YA Books Central
Without lingering on or dismissing how hurtful it can be to have adoptive relationships questioned, especially when one doesn’t look like one’s adoptive family, the story focuses on the siblings’ loving bond. AuYeung’s expressive illustrations cleverly work with the narrative to show how the children differ while highlighting how much they have in common. A sweet exploration of the familial similarities that matter. – Kirkus * 12/01/2024 *

Jennifer Bradbury is the author of the middle grade novel River Runs Deep and of several critically acclaimed young adult novels, including, Take, A Moment Comes, Wrapped, and her debut, Shift—which Kirkus Reviews called “fresh, absorbing, compelling” in a starred review. Shift was picked as an ALA and a School Library Journal Best Book for Young Adults and is also on numerous state reading lists. She is also a rock climber and teacher in Burlington, Washington, where she lives with her family.

Pearl AuYeung is the illustrator of Nearly Almost Exactly Like Me by Jennifer Bradbury and the author-illustrator of The Best Kind of Mooncake which received the Irma Black Silver Medal. She also loves pickles and designing toys. Born in Hong Kong, raised in Shanghai, she now lives in Los Angeles.

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