{"product_id":"a-girl-like-me-9781541557772","title":"A Girl Like Me","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Girl Like Me - Inspiring Picture Book for Young Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"[A] rallying cry for girls to reject limitations others might place on them and their dreams.\"--starred, \u003cem\u003eThe Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"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.'\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCelebrate Individuality and Dreams\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover picture book brings together acclaimed author Angela Johnson's powerful poetry with Nina Crews's distinctive photocollage illustrations. The result is a celebration of girls of color that empowers young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow their dreams without hesitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Author and Illustrator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAngela Johnson has won three Coretta Scott King Awards, the Michael L. Printz Award, and the Margaret A. Edwards Award. Named a 2003 MacArthur Fellow, she brings her exceptional storytelling talent to this inspiring work. Nina Crews, daughter of acclaimed children's authors Donald Crews and Ann Jonas, creates energetic photocollage art that brings the poem to life. Her works including \u003cem\u003eThe Neighborhood Mother Goose\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBelow\u003c\/em\u003e have been ALA Notable selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Elementary Classrooms and Home Libraries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for ages 4-8, this picture book serves as an excellent addition to classroom libraries and home collections. The accessible poetry format combined with engaging visual storytelling makes it ideal for read-alouds, independent reading, and discussions about self-confidence and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaningful Gift for Young Girls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether for back to school, Women's History Month, International Women's Day, or any occasion, \u003cem\u003eA Girl Like Me\u003c\/em\u003e delivers an important message about believing in yourself and pursuing your dreams regardless of what others say. The book encourages young readers to stay true to themselves and their aspirations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohnson, Angela:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eAngela Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning poet and children's author with more than forty books to her credit. She began her writing career in 1989 with the publication of a picture book called \u003cem\u003eTell Me a Story, Mama\u003c\/em\u003e, which won the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award. She has won three Coretta Scott King Awards, the Michael L. Printz Award, and the Margaret A. Edwards Award for significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature. In recognition of her outstanding talent, Angela was named a 2003 MacArthur Fellow. She lives in Kent, Ohio.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrews, Nina:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eNina Crews\u003c\/strong\u003e is a critically acclaimed children's book author and illustrator. She uses photographs and photocollages to create energetic stories about young children. Two of her recent books, \u003cem\u003eThe Neighborhood Mother Goose\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBelow\u003c\/em\u003e were ALA Notable selections. She is the daughter of children's book authors Donald Crews--\u003cem\u003eFreight Train\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eTruck\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eTen Black Dots\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eShortcut\u003c\/em\u003e and Ann Jonas--\u003cem\u003eRound Trip\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Quilt\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eColor Dance\u003c\/em\u003e. Nina is a graduate of Yale University, where she received a BA in art. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and son.","brand":"Millbrook Press (Tm)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681104204050,"sku":"9781541557772","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_db8c62a6-8f92-4161-9328-7f8c77d55305.jpg?v=1733949350","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-girl-like-me-9781541557772","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}