What Will You Be

(Hardback)

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From Yamile Saied Mndez, acclaimed author ofWhere Are You From, comes a stunning lyrical picture book that tells the story of one girl who is always asked a simple question:What will you be when you grow up

Mndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuelas guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones.Kirkus(starred review)

Turning a common question of childhood into a substantive quest, this imaginative set of plans will have other children charting their own course through the stars. School Library Journal

What will you be when you grow up

A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuelas loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless.

Yamile Saied Mndezs powerful, lyrical text and Kip Alizadehs colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community.

A Spanish-language edition,Qu Sers,is also available.

• A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year
• A Banks Street Best Childrens Books of the Year
• A Wisconsin State Reading Associations 2022Picture ThisRecommendation List

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Mndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuelas guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones. Kirkus Reviews(starred review) This is a prayer to personal power, a license to dream big, and permission to keep moving forward, beyond proscribed or limiting rolesTurning a common question of childhood into a substantive quest, this imaginative set of plans will have other children charting their own course through the stars. School Library Journal

Author Bio

Yamile (pronounced sha-MEE-lay) Saied Mendez was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina to a family with roots from all over the world. She now lives in a small mountain town in the United States with her Puerto Rican husband, five multi-cultural kids, two bilingual dogs, and a herd of deer that love to eat her flowers. She's a graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Visit her at yamilesmendez.com.