Works by
Yaba Baker
(Writer)

Just Like Me: A Coloring Book of Careers (1999) with Anne Marie Oldham, Illustrator
Shows children how a hobby can be turned into a rewarding career.

Just Like Me: The Beginning of Civilization (1999) with Anne Marie Oldham, Illustrator
Teaches the missing pieces of world history. If your child does not know the many scientific discoveries were made by ancient Africans, your child is missing a large piece of world history. This coloring book is the perfect tool to teach children about the many great accomplishments made by African people that have elevated society to its current status.

The Just Like Me Series (2003)

Princess Briana (2004)
Princess Briana is amazingly beautiful.  She wants for nothing and is surrounded by her loving family.  Her life then takes a dramatic turn when she attends the Elite Academy for royalty in a foreign and distant land.  Princess Briana does not realize that this new experience will make her look deep inside herself.

For the first time in her life she feels different and insecure about her appearance.  What possibly could have happened to make such a loving, self-assured, and intelligent princess feel so inferior?  Join Princess Briana on her journey to regain her confidence and self-esteem.

Young ladies today are bombarded with media images, which imply they must fit society's idea of perfection.  The messages from the media give the impression that everyone must have flawless skin, a particular eye color, "good" hair, a specific skin color, be a certain weight and size to be considered beautiful.  Princess Briana gives an encouraging message to young ladies about loving themselves and the physical features that God gave them.  Reading this book to your girls will enlighten and empower them to be confident in themselves.