Queen of the Classroom
By (Author) Derrick Barnes
Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Scallywag Press
Scallywag Press
1st October 2022
7th July 2022
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism
Childrens / Teenage fiction: School stories
Picture storybooks
813.6
Paperback
32
Width 228mm, Height 254mm
Age range 3 to 6
Get ready for your first day at nursery school with this exuberant little girl!
MJ is more than ready for her first day of school! With her hair freshly braided and her first day at school outfit, she also knows all the good things shes going to bring to the classroom, stuff like her kindness, friendliness, and impressive soccer skills, too!
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Derrick Barnes lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. His picture book 'Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut' received a Newbery Honor, a Coretta Scott King Honor, and the 2018 Ezra Jack Keats Award. 'I am Every Good Thing' was a New York Times Bestseller. Vanessa Brantley-Newton lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. She created 'Let Freedom Sing' and 'Grandma's Purse' and has illustrated many other titles.