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A multigenerational picture book about finding your voice and the strength of family from acclaimed author-artist Erika Lynne Jones! Zara loves living next door to her Grandma Jane and Granny Gladys, but sometimes it''s tough being stuck in the middle of them! Both her grandmas think they know what''s best for her, and Zara is too worried she might upset them if she says what she really wants. Find out what it will take for Zara to speak up for herself in this empowering story. Perfect for fans of Christian Robinson and Etta Extraordinaire.
About the author
Erika Lynne Jones is an author and illustrator of children’s books who has a lot of fun making cut paper collages to tell stories that bring children joy. She is also the illustrator of The Loud Librarian, written by Jenna Beatrice, and Black Girls, written by Dominique Furukawa. Erika grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and now lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three daughters. Erika, invites you to visit her and Zara at erikalynnejones.com.
Erika Lynne Jones is an author and illustrator of children’s books who has a lot of fun making cut paper collages to tell stories that bring children joy. She is also the illustrator of The Loud Librarian, written by Jenna Beatrice, and Black Girls, written by Dominique Furukawa. Erika grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and now lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three daughters. Erika, invites you to visit her and Zara at erikalynnejones.com.
Summary
"A standout read for young audiences. Fans of Vanessa Brantley-Newton’s Grandma’s Purse and Oge Mora’s Thank You, Omu! will find much to love here. Highly recommended."—School Library Journal (STARRED review)
A multigenerational picture book about finding your voice and the strength of family from acclaimed author-artist Erika Lynne Jones!
Zara loves living next door to her Grandma Jane and Granny Gladys, but sometimes it’s tough being stuck in the middle of them! Both her grandmas think they know what’s best for her, and Zara is too worried she might upset them if she says what she really wants.
Find out what it will take for Zara to speak up for herself in this empowering story. Perfect for fans of Christian Robinson and Etta Extraordinaire.
"A gentle yet powerful lesson for people pleasers everywhere."—Kirkus
A School Library Journal Brilliant Picture Book Star
