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Not Quite Snow White by Ashley Franklin

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Not Quite Snow White

Ashley Franklin

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · July 9, 2019

Reading lane: US: African American Stories

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Under the Spotlight

A lively picture book pairs school-stage excitement with an honest look at shaken confidence.

Come here for

  • Come for Tameika’s love of acting, singing, and dancing.

Expect

  • Expect an earnest, encouraging story about confidence meeting unkind words.

Book Details

Authors
Ashley Franklin
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
July 9, 2019
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
US: African American Stories · Self-Esteem & Resilience
Reading lane
US: African American Stories

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Publisher Categories

  • US: African American Stories

  • Family Stories

  • Girls & Young Women

  • Dance Stories

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  • Theater Stories

  • Big Feelings

  • Prejudice & Racism

  • Self-Esteem & Resilience

About This Book

A picture book for magical yet imperfect children everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect f or fans of such titles as Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love , Grace Byers's I Am Enough , and Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe . Tameika 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 Snow White musical, Tameika auditions for the lead princess role. But the other kids think she’s “not...

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A picture book for magical yet imperfect children everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect f or fans of such titles as Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love , Grace Byers's I Am Enough , and Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe . Tameika 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 Snow White musical, Tameika auditions for the lead princess role. But the other kids think she’s “not quite” right to play the role. They whisper, they snicker, and they glare. Will Tameika let their harsh words be her final curtain call? Not Quite Snow White 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.

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