The creator of Here Wee Read, Charnaie Gordon, and theNew York Timesbestselling publisher and author ofMae Among the Stars, Roda Ahmed, debut their first-ever collaboration with the extraordinary adventures of the one and only Etta Extraordinaire!

Meet Etta!

Etta was born to be a shining star. When Etta discovers her school is hosting a talent show, she wants to share her many talents with the world. Even though she has never performed onstage before, all Etta needs to do is make a plan. (Ettaalwayshas a plan!)

And in1, 2, 3, 4 steps, she’s ready for her big performance on the big stage in front of a BIG audience.

Or is she?

Find out how Etta beats her worries, with the help of her loving family, in this joyful story created by celebrated writers Roda Ahmed and Charnaie Gordon and illustrator Chloe Burgett.

Roda Ahmedis aNew York Timesbestselling publisher and author of the beloved childrens bookMae Among the Stars, thats now in its 19th printing. Roda is the founder and CEO of HighTree Publishing, a boutique publishing house with focus on publishing diverse childrens books. She has authored more than twelve books for children and continues to help authors and illustrators make their publishing dreams come true.Roda was born in Somalia and grew up in Norway. She can speak five languages: Somali, Arabic, Norwegian, English, and French. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.

Charnaie Gordonis a Diversity and Inclusion Advocate, podcast host and Digital Creator. She is also the author of the picture booksA Kids Book About Diversity,Lift Every Voice and Change, and many more. Charnaies blog, Here Wee Read, is where she expresses her creativity and passion for reading, diverse literature, and literacy. Shes also the founder of her childrens literacy non-profit organization 50 States 50 Books, Inc. where they collect and donate diverse childrens books to deserving kids in each of the 50 U.S. states. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and two children.

Chloe Burgettis a children’s book illustrator; some of her titles includeCooler than Lemonadewritten by Harshita Jerath,Big Bold Beautiful Mewritten by Jane Yolen & Maddison Stemple-Piatt, and the A to Z Animal Mysteries series created by Ron Roy & Kayla Whaley. She draws children as competent, brave, creative and resourceful human beings, just like Etta. When shes not Illustrating, shes crocheting, playing guitar,enjoyinga video game,or writing astory of her own. Chloe lives in the Midwest with her husband, Seth, and orange cat,Pencil.

• Publisher:HarperCollins (October 17, 2023)
• Language:English
• Hardcover:40 pages
• ISBN-10:0063295717
• ISBN-13:9780063295711
• Reading age:4 – 8 years
• Grade level:Preschool – 3
• Item Weight:1 pounds