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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2018
Like Vanessa
By Tami Charles, Vanessa Brantley-Newton (Illustrator)
A girl enters a pageant, discovering self-worth beyond crowns.
288 pages· 65,196 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 892 ratings
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Summary: In 1983 Newark, thirteen-year-old Vanessa Martin dreams of Miss America glory while grappling with family struggles and self-doubt. When a teacher encourages her to join a school pageant, Vanessa embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Can she find her true beauty beyond the stage lights and learn that her worth isn't defined by a crown? As Vanessa navigates challenges at home and within herself, she must decide what truly makes her shine. Will she embrace her unique identity and rise above her circumstances, or will the pressures of her world hold her back?
