Stacey's Extraordinary Words
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Stacey's Extraordinary Words

By Stacey Abrams, Kitt Thomas (Illustrator)

A young girl faces her fears in a spelling bee, discovering the power of words and perseverance.

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32 pages· 1,175 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Stacey loves words, but when chosen for the spelling bee, fear grips her. Can she overcome her anxiety and the bullies at school to find her voice? In this heartfelt tale, Stacey learns that whether she wins or loses, her words hold power, and perseverance is key. Join her journey of courage and self-discovery, where the stakes are high, and the lessons are profound. Will Stacey find the strength to speak up and embrace her love for words, or will her fears silence her dreams?

From the publisher

#1 New York Times bestseller! The debut picture book from iconic voting rights advocate and bestselling author Stacey Abrams is an inspiring tale of determination, based on her own childhood. Stacey is a little girl who loves words more than anything. She loves reading them, sounding them out, and finding comfort in them when things are hard. But when her teacher chooses her to compete in the local spelling bee, she isn’t as excited as she thought she’d be. What if she messes up? Or worse, if she can’t bring herself to speak up, like sometimes happens when facing bullies at school? Stacey will learn that win or lose . . . her words are powerful, and sometimes perseverance is the most important word of all.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,175
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about bullyingBooks about diversityBooks about perseveranceBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themes
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Book details

Publication
Published
December 28, 2021
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063209473

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