Stacey's Remarkable Books
By (Author) Stacey Abrams
Illustrated by Kitt Thomas
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
5th April 2023
5th January 2023
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Girls and women
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity, equality and inclusio
813.6
Hardback
32
Width 229mm, Height 279mm
381g
This NAACP Image Award winner is the companion to the #1New York TimesbestsellerStacey's Extraordinary Words, from political leader Stacey Abrams and artist Kitt Thomas.
Staceys favorite day of the week is Thursday, when the whole class goes to the library and she gets to lose herself in her beloved books.
On one of these special days, Stacey discovers that a new student named Julie has trouble reading in English, so they begin sharing books and stories to practice. Soon, more students start to join them.
Books take the group on magical adventures and reveal other worlds and culturesbut best of all, they bring them together as friends.
This is another inspiring tale, based on a true story from Stacey Abramss childhood, about the life-changing power of books.
"A worthy message delivered with a generous dose of inclusivity." Kirkus Reviews "This is a lovely ode to books, libraries, and friendships; one every book-lover will adore, no matter their age." Book Riot "A beautiful addition to your childs book collection." The Root "In this powerful endorsement for reading, back matter includes a list of books exploring multicultural themes to help kids grow and identify their own dreams. Digital illustrations are vibrant and joyful, showing children actively engaged in making friends and learning. Another positive message about the joy of words." Booklist Online "A book that celebrates the power of stories and libraries to forge a more inclusive society." School Library Journal
Stacey Abrams is the two-time New York Times bestselling author of Our Time Is Now and Lead from the Outside, an entrepreneur, and a political leader. She served eleven years in the Georgia House of Representatives, seven as Minority Leader, and became the 2018 Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia, where she won more votes than any other Democrat in the state's history. She has launched multiple organisations devoted to voting rights, training and hiring young people of colour, and tackling social issues at the state, national, and international levels. She is the founder of Fair Fight, Fair Count, and the Southern Economic Advancement Project. Abrams is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations and sits on the advisory board of Climate Power 2020 and the advocacy board of the Women's National Basketball Players Association. She has received degrees from Spelman College, the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, and Yale Law School.