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What Will You Be?

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From Yamile Saied Méndez, acclaimed author of Where 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  “Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela’s 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 abuela’s loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless. Yamile Saied Méndez’s powerful, lyrical text and Kip Alizadeh’s colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community. A Spanish-language edition, ¿Qué Serás, is also available. A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year A Banks Street Best Children’s Books of the Year A Wisconsin State Reading Association’s 2022 Picture This Recommendation List

Author Biography:

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.
Release date Australia
June 10th, 2021
Contributor
  • Illustrated by Kip Alizadeh
Pages
40
Interest Age
From 4 to 8 years
Audience
  • Children / Juvenile
ISBN-13
9780062839954
Product ID
34021328

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