Apicture book for magical yet imperfect children everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect for fans of such titles as Matthew A. Cherry’sHair Love, Grace Byers’sI Am Enough, andLupita Nyong’o’sSulwe.

Tameika is a girl who belongs on the stage. She loves to act, sing, and danceand shes pretty good at it, too. So when her school announces theirSnow Whitemusical, Tameika auditions for the lead princess role.

But the other kids think shes not quite right to play the role.

They whisper, they snicker, and they glare.

Will Tameika let their harsh words be her final curtain call?

Not Quite Snow Whiteis a delightful and inspiring picture book that highlights the importance of self-confidence while taking an earnest look at what happens when that confidence is shaken or lost. Tameika encourages us all to let our magic shine.

Ashley Franklinis a professional chaserof ideas, dreams, and, most often, her kids. She is the author ofNot Quite Snow Whiteand a contributor toOnce Upon an Eid, a collection of brilliant Muslim voices and stories. Ashley lives in Arkansas with her husband, Michael, and her children, Bilal and Mikhail. You can visit her online at ashleyfranklinwrites.com.

Ebony Glennis an Atlanta-based illustrator who enjoys bringing stories to life with whimsical illustrations. Ebony is the illustrator ofMommys Khimar, written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow;Speak Up, written by Miranda Paul;Flying HighandBrave Ballerina, written by Michelle Meadows; andRed Shoes, written by Karen English. You can visit her at ebonyglenn.com.

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publish Date: July 09, 2019
• Pages: 32
• Language: English
• Type: Hardback
• EAN/UPC: 9780062798602
• Dimensions: 10 in H | 10 in W | 0.9 lb Wt
• BISAC Categories: Kids