Mama, Am I American?: Finding Belonging Between Cultures

By Lidija Petrovic-Dovat

Maja was born in the United States, but her family celebrates unfamiliar holidays, speaks with accents, and shares traditions no one else in her class has heard of. Her parents work long hours in medical training, and there's no extended family nearby to help. Sometimes, that makes Maja feel different from her classmates-and that can be hard.
Written by child and adolescent psychiatrist Lidija Petrovic-Dovat, MD, and inspired by real-life experiences, Mama, Am I American? is a hopeful picture book about identity, compassion, and growing up between cultures.
Best enjoyed as a shared reading experience, this book encourages meaningful conversations between children and the adults who care for them. With its warm tone and relatable voice, it opens the door to important discussions about diversity, empathy, and self-acceptance.
Perfect for readers aged 4-8.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FG8D9Z9L
• ISBN13: 9798289134936
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"