  | Book Details Title: Just Like Me |
Book DescriptionReview “Thoughtful, inclusive, and celebratory.” —Publishers Weekly“Simple, upbeat, and affirming—a great reminder of what is to be gained when girls appreciate their own uniqueness and that of others. A dynamic, uplifting, and welcoming world of girls.” —Kirkus Reviews“Bursting with positivity, this would be a great book to use in primary school classrooms when discussing issues of friendship, diversity, and self-esteem.” —Booklist Read more About the Author Vanessa Brantley-Newton is a self-taught illustrator, doll maker, and crafter who studied fashion illustration at FIT and children’s book illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York. She is the author and illustrator of Grandma’s Purse and has illustrated numerous children’s books, including Sewing Stories by Barbara Herkert. Vanessa currently makes her nest in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, daughter, and a very rambunctious cat named Stripes. Learn more about Vanessa and her artwork at VanessaBrantleyNewton.com and on Facebook. Read more Customers Review: Vanessa Brantley Newton uses her paints and canvas to draw a world of acceptance and celebration for all young readers. She illustrated the hit–KING OF KINDERGARTEN. And now, she is painting and writing delightful poems allowing girls to see the splendor of their own reflections in JUST LIKE ME. This book is not to be missed. Caldecott Committee are you listening? It is long overdue. Newton’s great work deserves a Caldecott!
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