{"product_id":"not-quite-snow-white-9780062798602","title":"Not Quite Snow White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA picture book for magical yet imperfect children everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect f\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eor fans of such titles as Matthew A. Cherry's \u003cem\u003eHair Love\u003c\/em\u003e, Grace Byers's \u003cem\u003eI Am Enough\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLupita Nyong'o's \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSulwe\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTameika is a girl who belongs on the stage. She loves to act, sing, and dance--and she's pretty good at it, too. So when her school announces their \u003cem\u003eSnow White\u003c\/em\u003e musical, Tameika auditions for the lead princess role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the other kids think she's \"not quite\" right to play the role. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey whisper, they snicker, and they glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Tameika let their harsh words be her final curtain call?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot Quite Snow White\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful and inspiring picture book that highlights the importance of self-confidence while taking an earnest look at what happens when that confidence is shaken or lost. Tameika encourages us all to let our magic shine.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFranklin, Ashley:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshley Franklin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional chaser--of ideas, dreams, and, most often, her kids. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eNot Quite Snow White \u003c\/em\u003eand a contributor to \u003cem\u003eOnce Upon an Eid\u003c\/em\u003e, a collection of brilliant Muslim voices and stories. Ashley lives in Arkansas with her husband, Michael, and her children, Bilal and Mikhail. You can visit her online at www.ashleyfranklinwrites.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlenn, Ebony:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEbony Glenn\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Atlanta-based illustrator who enjoys bringing stories to life with whimsical illustrations. Ebony is the illustrator of \u003cem\u003eMommy's Khimar\u003c\/em\u003e, written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow; \u003cem\u003eSpeak Up\u003c\/em\u003e, written by Miranda Paul; \u003cem\u003eFlying High\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBrave Ballerina\u003c\/em\u003e, written by Michelle Meadows; and \u003cem\u003eRed Shoes\u003c\/em\u003e written by Karen English. You can visit her at www.ebonyglenn.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604666650898,"sku":"9780062798602","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a541ac9b-97cd-46c7-ac7e-f30c88c0f818.jpg?v=1732262639","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/not-quite-snow-white-9780062798602","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}