You Hold Me Up

You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith is a children's picture book that teaches empathy, kindness, and mutual support through simple, repetitive text and vibrant illustrations by Danielle Daniel. The book uses phrases like "you hold me up when you comfort me," "when you listen to me," and "when you respect me" to show how children can support each other, with the core message being "we hold each other up". It serves as a tool for dialogue about reconciliation and building strong community connections, with an author's note that connects the themes to healing for Indigenous peoples in Canada.