A little girl reaches out for the first time suddenly aware of the world around her. How does she fit in? She feels confused and lost. So she finally turns to her mom and asks "WHO AM I?"

The inspiration behind both this book and her folk art paintings reflect Shaw's lifelong philosophy:

"I consider myself to be a 'backward in time visionary' which seems contradictory. But it is meant to be thought-provoking. I refer to someone like myself who channels their creative energies into interpreting childhood memories and family history by using various art forms - in my case writing and painting. I sincerely hope my ideas will resonate with both our current and future generations.

"You see, my book and folk art paintings encompass a yearning for a simpler time and place. They also express my vision of 'shared basic experiences and relationships' which hopefully will remain unchanged even as society continues its relentless drive for 'so-called' progress.

"That's why I have merged my 'folk art' and 'philosophy' into this new children's book, "WHO AM I?" I urgently want to make children aware that besides today's modern, fast-moving society, they should also take into account their family history and heritage when making decisions, big and small, and planning their future."