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With its infectious refrain, this powerful picture book affirms every child's right to set boundaries - and take charge of their own bodies, voices and choices."A perfect picture book to introduce consent and boundaries." Book Riot"Children take ownership of their bodies through repeated affirmations. A colourful and effective take on consent." Kirkus Reviews"A great book to share with a young reader heading into the school year." People MagazineWho's in charge of your giggle? I am!Who's in charge of your wiggle? I am!Who's in charge of your face? I am!Who's in charge of your space? I am!With playfulness and a powerful sense of confidence, the children in this book proclaim who is in charge of their lips, their hips, their eyes, their thighs, their nose, their toes, their voice and their choice. "I AM!" comes the response that little readers will echo loudly and happily.
From Stephanie Allain Bray and Jenny Klion, debut authors who are longtime friends and activists for equity in Hollywood, comes an invigorating anthem brought to colourful life in the energetic artwork of Marissa Valdez.
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Stephanie Allain Bray is an award-winning film and television producer and the founder of Homegrown Pictures. Her extensive credits include
Hustle & Flow and the 2020 Academy Awards. A trailblazer for equity and inclusion in Hollywood, she's the first Black female president of the Producers Guild of America and sits on the boards of American Cinematheque and Cast & Crew.
Who's in Charge? is her picture book debut. Stephanie Allain Bray lives with her husband, composer Stephen Bray, and a blended family of artists.
Jenny Klion is a multifaceted writer, performer, and essayist. Her work has appeared in the
New York Times,
Ploughshares,
Longreads, and
Brevity Blog, among others, and she's toured with Big Apple Circus.
Who's in Charge? is her first picture book. She hopes it helps children take charge of their bodies, voices, and choices. Jenny Klion lives in New York City.
Marissa Valdez is the illustrator of the #1
New York Times bestseller
Ambitious Girl by Meena Harris and other bestselling picture books, such as
Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective and
Hattie Harmony: Opening Night by Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett
. Originally from Texas and a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Marissa Valdez lives in England.
