I Wish They Liked Me pulls on your heartstrings as it details the story of young Shiquita, who wishes to be liked, loved, and accepted by her classmates. Instead, she is excluded, demeaned, and bullied.
The story allows readers to journey through the thoughts and emotions of a young girl who is tortured daily and has become immune to the harsh treatment because she feels "that is just how it is and will be."
This children's book does not offer the "happy ending" that most children's books do; it provides a picture of reality.
Readers are asked thought-provoking questions at the end to engage deeper into the storyline, inspiring them to act justly if they should ever face a "Shiquita" in real life or find themselves in Shiquita's shoes. I Wish They Liked Me is many children's reality, and we hope that every reader of this book will like a little more, love a little more, and accept a little more.