Stacey's Remarkable Books

Written by Stacey Abrams · Illustrated by Kitt Thomas

Part of the The Stacey Stories series

A library visit unites students through shared stories, transforming challenges into friendships.

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32 pages· 968 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Every Thursday, Stacey escapes into books at the library. When she meets Julie, a new student struggling with English, they start reading together. Their group grows, and soon, books lead them on magical adventures, revealing new worlds and cultures. But the greatest journey is the friendship they build. Based on a true story, this tale celebrates the transformative power of books and the bonds they create.

From the publisher

The companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller and NAACP Image Award winner Stacey’s Extraordinary Words, from political leader Stacey Abrams and artist Kitt Thomas.Stacey’s favorite day of the week is Thursday, when the whole class goes to the library and she gets to lose herself in her beloved books.On one of these special days, Stacey discovers that a new student named Julie has trouble reading in English, so they begin sharing books and stories to practice. Soon, more students start to join them.Books take the group on magical adventures and reveal other worlds and cultures–but best of all, they bring them together as friends.This is another inspiring tale, based on a true story from Stacey Abrams’s childhood, about the life-changing power of books.

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