A Hug Like Michelle's, a Voice Like Beyonce’s : A Picture Book

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From Misty Copeland to Rosa Parks to Nina Simone, this picture book companion to Hair Like Obamas, Hands Like Lebrons is a celebration of Black history and excellence from powerhouse author Carole Boston WeatherfordWith a voice as bold as Beyoncés, my vocals strike a chord.With vision as clear as Oprahs, success is my reward.With arms as open as Michelles, Im bringing others along.With the breath of my ancestors, Im singing a new song.Inspired by photographs of Michelle Obamas famously warm hugs, this is a delightful companion book to Hair Like Obamas, Hands Like LeBrons. Carole Boston Weatherfords powerful textilluminated by Savanna Durrs accessible, jewel-toned artis an ode to the beauty, strength, resilience, and power that all children have within them. Young readers will learn about 17 inspiring female figures, gaining confidence in their own abilities and cultural legacy as they see themselves in each one. From ballerina Misty Copeland to NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, this is a celebration of Black history and excellence. Young readers will learn about the inspiring, strong female figures in Black history up to the present day, gaining confidence in their abilities and their cultural legacy as they learn. The back matter includes an authors note and biographies of each of the featured figures: Simone Biles, Misty Copeland, Angela Davis, Kamala Harris, Iman, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Katherine Johnson, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Edna Lewis, Michelle Obama, Rosa Parks, Faith Ringgold, Nina Simone, Dawn Staley, Harriet Tubman, Kerry Washington, and Oprah Winfrey.