What CAN I Be?

What CAN I Be? is about an 11-year-old boy, Jamaal, that's thinking about what he can become for the very first time. Because of where he's from (his environment), he doesn't see the positive role models that he should. Therefore, he thinks of reasons to fail. Through the help of Mr. Cleo, a custodial worker, Jamaal begins to understand that his current circumstances are the reasons why he should want to succeed. He learns to take the lemons in life and make lemonade. This book is an Accelerated Reader (AR) and is great for improving self-esteem and self-efficacy.