The Bilingual Release

One story of purpose.Two languages.One book to share.

The beloved story is now presented in English and Spanish, with two listening experiences included for families who want to read, hear, and share it together.

Unlimited audiobook access included
Choose English or bilingual playback after scanning the QR code printed inside the book.

Bilingual + Audio Front cover of Why Am I Here? / ¿Por Qué Estoy Aquí? bilingual hardcover edition
$26.99 · Hardcover · Unlimited audiobook access included

Read Together. Listen Together.

A shared reading experience,thoughtfully expanded.

Why Am I Here? invites children to recognize their gifts, purpose, and place in the world. This bilingual edition brings English and Spanish together in one hardcover, creating more ways for families, classrooms, and communities to experience the story.

Format
Bilingual hardcover
Languages
English and Spanish
Included listening
English or bilingual playback

Included With the Book

The audiobook is waiting inside.

An audiobook icon on the exterior lets readers know listening is included. The private QR code is printed inside the book, so access stays with the reader who has the hardcover in hand.

  1. 01

    Open the book

    Find the private listening QR code printed inside.

  2. 02

    Scan once

    Open NaomiBooks directly on a phone, tablet, or computer.

  3. 03

    Choose and listen

    Select the English or bilingual version and play the story anytime.

No separate audiobook purchase is required. The access link is not displayed publicly and is included only with the bilingual hardcover.

Behind the Listening Experience

Recorded in the voice behind the story.

Naomi stepped into the studio to record the included listening experience herself—shaping the warmth, pacing, and emphasis so children can hear the story as she intended.

Naomi wearing studio headphones and reading the bilingual edition into a microphone
Naomi recording Why Am I Here? in the studio.
Naomi in the recording studio holding the Why Am I Here? bilingual book beside a microphone
Naomi V. Dunsen-White wearing her signature patterned coat

From the Author

Every child deserves to hear that their gifts matter.

Naomi V. Dunsen-White created this story to encourage children to see possibility in themselves. The bilingual edition and included listening experience extend that welcome to more readers and families.

Meet Naomi

Bring the Story Home

Read it in two languages.Hear it in the way that fits your family.

Explore the Bilingual Edition · $26.99