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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · February 27, 2018
I Can Be Anything!
By Diane Dillon
A determined girl battles doubt to pursue her dreams, starting with learning to read.
32 pages
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Diane Dillon
Biography
Diane Dillon is known throughout the world as one of the greatest children’s talents of our time. For 58 years she collaborated with her husband, artist Leo Dillon, until his death in 2012. They are known for their multicultural books, including a significant body of African American books, which earned them a list of awards, including two Caldecott Medals, the NAACP Image Award, numerous Coretta Scott King Awards, several Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, and honorary doctorates.
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