Stacey Speaks Up

Written by Stacey Abrams · Illustrated by Kitt Thomas

Book #3 in the Stacey’s Stories series

A child discovers classmates can't afford lunch and takes action to help.

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32 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Stacey eagerly awaits TacoPizza FryDay, but her excitement fades when she learns some classmates can't afford lunch. Determined to help, Stacey and her friends rally their community to make a difference. Can their voices bring change and ensure everyone enjoys lunchtime? Inspired by grassroots activism, this story shows how even the smallest voices can make a big impact.

From the publisher

The third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling and NAACP Image Award-winning Stacey’s Stories picture book series, from Stacey Abrams and artist Kitt Thomas.Stacey and her friends can’t wait for lunchtime on Friday, also known as TacoPizza FryDay!But when Stacey discovers that some of her classmates can’t afford to eat lunch, she loses her appetite. She knows she has to do something . . . but what can a kid do?Plenty, as it turns out! With the help of their community, Stacey and her friends devise a plan to make their voices heard.Inspired by Stacey Abrams’s legacy of grassroots activism and advocacy, this is a story about how everyone has the power to make a difference.

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