Not Quite Snow White
Not Quite Snow White
Hardcover – Picture Book, July 9, 2019
by Ashley Franklin (Author), Ebony Glenn (Illustrator)
A picture book for magical yet imperfect children everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect for 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.
About the Author
Ashley Franklin is a professional chaser--of ideas, dreams, and, most often, her kids. She is the author of Not Quite Snow White and a contributor to Once Upon an Eid, 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.
Ebony Glenn is an Atlanta-based illustrator who enjoys bringing stories to life with whimsical illustrations. Ebony is the illustrator of Mommy's Khimar, written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow; Speak Up, written by Miranda Paul; Flying High and Brave Ballerina, written by Michelle Meadows; and Red Shoes written by Karen English. You can visit her at www.ebonyglenn.com.
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/01/2019 pg. 74
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2019
Publishers Weekly 05/06/2019
School Library Journal 07/01/2019 pg. 36
Author: Ashley Franklin
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 07/09/2019
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.00h x 10.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780062798602
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 506477 / Not Quite Snow White
