An electrifying new picture book by #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman
Who are we? We are a billion voices, bright and brave; we are light, standing together in the fight. Girls are strong and powerful alone, but even stronger when they work to uplift one another. In this galvanizing original poem by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, girls and girlhood are celebrated in their many forms, all beautiful, not for how they look but for how they look into the face of fear. Creating a rousing rallying cry with vivid illustrations by Loveis Wise, Gorman reminds us how girls have shaped our history while marching boldly into the future.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-0593624180 Ages 4-8
Keywords: poem, girls and women, women's history, empowerment, encouragement, inspiration, believing in yourself, self image, Black Girl books, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old,
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An empowering book about the power of GIRLS
A much needed book for troubled times, *Girls on the Rise* celebrates the power of having a voice and speaking up for change. When girls get together, there is nothing they can not accomplish and even though they may have differences, Gorman writes, "we might have our own voices, but we're singing the same song." If they work together, they are too powerful to ignore.
Illustrations are inclusive and multicultural. Girls on the Rise embraces change and the spirit of a strong sisterhood. Girls, "are gutsy...gorgeous, gleaming, giving and gifted, glorious glitter and grit."
Artwork is digital using Adobe Photoshop and collage art. Highly recommended ages 2 and up.
Recommended by: Thompson McLeod (Pamela), Librarian and Blogger, Florida USA
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