"Once I dreamed I swam / the ocean / and saw everything deep, cool / and was part of the waves. / I swam on by the people / onshore / hollering, / 'A girl like you needs to / stay out of the water / and be dry / like everyone else.'"
Empower young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow their dreams. This inspiring picture book brings together a poem by acclaimed author Angela Johnson and Nina Crews's distinctive photocollage illustrations to celebrate girls of color.
"Once I dreamed I swam / the ocean / and saw everything deep, cool / and was part of the waves. / I swam on by the people / onshore / hollering, / 'A girl like you needs to / stay out of the water / and be dry / like everyone else.'"
Empower young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow their dreams. This inspiring picture book brings together a poem by acclaimed author Angela Johnson and Nina Crews's distinctive photocollage illustrations to celebrate girls of color.
A Girl Like Me
32A Girl Like Me
32Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781541557772 |
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Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 02/04/2020 |
Pages: | 32 |
Sales rank: | 632,762 |
Product dimensions: | 9.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d) |
Lexile: | 620L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 5 - 9 Years |