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About The Book
Pure joy and the power of community radiate from this sweet picture book about a young Black girl’s perseverance and confidence in following her double Dutch dreams.
Africa’s grandmother was a double Dutch legend, and Africa knows she can become the same. Her brother scoffs when she signs up for a double Dutch competition, though—how can she hope to compete when she’s never done it before? But Africa has all the tools she needs: memories of her grandmother, her bestie Bianca’s dance moves, her friend Omar’s rhythm, and her classmates’ Mary Mack timing and cartwheels.
If Africa can pull everything together to jump some winning moves, she might just fly, but it’s the birthmark in the shape of her name that tells her she’s always been a winner.
Africa’s grandmother was a double Dutch legend, and Africa knows she can become the same. Her brother scoffs when she signs up for a double Dutch competition, though—how can she hope to compete when she’s never done it before? But Africa has all the tools she needs: memories of her grandmother, her bestie Bianca’s dance moves, her friend Omar’s rhythm, and her classmates’ Mary Mack timing and cartwheels.
If Africa can pull everything together to jump some winning moves, she might just fly, but it’s the birthmark in the shape of her name that tells her she’s always been a winner.
About The Illustrator
Anna Cunha is a Brazilian illustrator, living and working in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. She has illustrated more than twenty books for Brazilian and foreign publishers and has won the AEILIJ Prize for her work. She is the illustrator of Fly by Brittany J. Thurman.
Product Details
- Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books (January 11, 2022)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9781534454880
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
Thurman’s lyrical text, paired with Cunha’s stunning illustrations, generates an empowering and uplifting experience. Beautifully written and illustrated, this is one to be cherished.
– Booklist, 1/1/2022
A strong purchase for most collections, this is a story with a powerful message, quietly shared in stunning illustrations and engaging text.
– School Library Journal, *STARRED REVIEW*, 5/20/2022
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Fly Fixed Layout eBook 9781534454880