A Girl Like Me (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781541557772)

"[A] rallying cry for girls to reject limitations others might place on them and their dreams."--starred, The Horn Book Magazine

"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.

Author: Angela Johnson
ISBN-10: 1541557778
ISBN-13: 9781541557772
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
Language: English
Published: 02/04/2020
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.20h x 9.50w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 514871 / Girl Like Me


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/04/2019
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2019
School Library Journal 01/01/2020 pg. 57
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2020 pg. 62
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2020 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style