A picture book for magical yet imperfect girls everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect for fans of such titles as Mary Had a Little Glam by Tammi Sauer and the classic Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman.
Tameika is a girl who belongs on the stage. She loves to act, sing, and dance—and she’s pretty good at it, too. So when her school announces their Snow White musical, Tameika auditions for the lead princess role.
But the other kids think she’s “not quite” right to play the role. 
They whisper, they snicker, and they glare.
Will Tameika let their harsh words be her final curtain call?
Not Quite Snow White is a delightful and inspiring picture book that highlights the importance of self-confidence while taking an earnest look at what happens when that confidence is shaken or lost. Tameika encourages us all to let our magic shine.

Not Quite Snow White

Children's Books

Franklin, Ashley

Arts, Music & Photography

Harpercollins

Product Description 
In this magical follow-up picture book to Ashley Franklin’s and Ebony Glenn’s celebrated fairy tale twist, Not Quite Snow White, princess Tameika becomes a big sister . . . to twins! 
Tameika can’t seem to do anything right for her new twin siblings and struggles to find her place when they steal her spotlight. Luckily, she and her family are attending the community family ball. Tameika is sure a ball will make the perfect set to prove that she can be the best big sister ever. 
But what if Tameika is wrong? 
With some help from her beloved Uncle Derrick, this princess learns that a growing family is always better together! 
Perfect for big sisters everywhere and for fans of Oona, Little Miss, Big Sis, and Sisters First. 
 Review 
A cute, modern new-sibling twist on a classic fairy tale. -- 
Kirkus Reviews 
 About the Author 
Ashley Franklin is a professional chaser—of ideas, dreams, and, most often, her kids. She is the author of Not Quite Snow White and a contributor to Once Upon an Eid, a collection of brilliant Muslim voices and stories. Ashley lives in Arkansas with her husband, Michael, and her children, Bilal and Mikhail. You can visit her online at www.ashleyfranklinwrites.com.\nEbony Glenn is an Atlanta-based illustrator who enjoys bringing stories to life with whimsical illustrations. Ebony is the illustrator of Mommy’s Khimar, written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow; Speak Up, written by Miranda Paul; Flying High and Brave Ballerina, written by Michelle Meadows; and Red Shoes written by Karen English. You can visit her at www.ebonyglenn.com.

Better Together, Cinderella

Literature & Fiction

A picture book for magical yet imperfect children everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect for fans of such titles as Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love, Grace Byers's I Am Enough, and Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe. 
Tameika is a girl who belongs on the stage. She loves to act, sing, and dance—and she’s pretty good at it, too. So when her school announces their Snow White musical, Tameika auditions for the lead princess role. 
But the other kids think she’s “not quite” right to play the role. 
They whisper, they snicker, and they glare. 
Will Tameika let their harsh words be her final curtain call? 
Not Quite Snow White is a delightful and inspiring picture book that highlights the importance of self-confidence while taking an earnest look at what happens when that confidence is shaken or lost. Tameika encourages us all to let our magic shine.

This book is a compilation of birth stories, from twenty-three women, who met in a social media group for expecting mothers due in May of 2016.

May Babies: A Collection of Birth Stories!

Arts & Photography

Independently published

Explore under the sea and beyond with Ariel in the new picture book retelling of Disney's live action The Little Mermaid!\nAriel is a curious mermaid who has always wanted to explore the human world! After saving a prince named Eric from a dangerous shipwreck, Ariel makes a deal with the Sea Witch, Ursula, so she can meet him and learn more about what life is like beyond her ocean home. But Ursula is full of tricks, and it will take all of Ariel’s courage to save the human world and the ocean from the Sea Witch’s devious plans.\nIf you like this book, you may also want to consider adding these Disney books to your collection: 
The Little Mermaid: Adventures on Land World of Reading: The Little Mermaid: Meet Ariel The Little Mermaid: Guide to Merfolk

The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash

Animals

Random House/Disney

Illustrated by New York Times best-selling artist&nbsp;Bea&nbsp;Jackson, this poignant story speaks to Lunella&nbsp;Lafayette's insecurities about her hair as School Picture Day approaches. Sure, Lunella may be a genius Super Hero (Moon Girl), but when someone makes unkind comments about her hair, she questions whether she needs to change it for School Picture Day. She is, after all, still a 13-year-old girl. Ultimately, Lunella figures out the hairstyle that makes her feel like her best self for her school picture, but not before struggling with what that means for her. Readers will explore and relate to themes of self-kindness, patience, identity, and&nbsp;acceptance in this charming and funny story. If you like this book, you might also considering adding these titles to your library: <ul> <li>Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: One Girl Can Make a Difference</li> <li>Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Lunella's Journal</li> <li>Night Night Groot</li> <li>Snow Day for Groot!</li> <li>Captain Marvel: What Makes a Hero</li> </ul>

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Random House/Marvel

From the author of Not Quite Snow White comes a story about a young Muslim boy celebrating the many reasons he loves going to his local masjid in this jubilant and playful picture book perfect for fans of Mommy’s Khimar and Abdul’s Story.\nFriday is Kamal’s favorite day of the week because he gets to go to the masjid for Jumu’ah prayer. The masjid is where he can be with his friends, hear the teachings of the imam, and pray with the community that he loves so dearly. He just can’t help the bounce in his step, the smile on his face, or the joy bubbling up in his chest every time Friday rolls around!\nInspired by the famous nursery rhyme “This Is the House That Jack Built,” each spread in this buoyant picture book builds on the rhythmic list of things Kamal loves about the masjid.

The Masjid Kamal Loves

Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

A Cinema Near You: 100 Years of Going to the Pictures in Derbyshire

Humor & Entertainment

Breedon Books

Xavier's Voice

Growing Up & Facts of Life

The Innovation Press

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Not Quite Snow White

Better Together, Cinderella

Not Quite Snow White

May Babies: A Collection of Birth Stories!

The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

The Masjid Kamal Loves

A Cinema Near You: 100 Years of Going to the Pictures in Derbyshire

Xavier's Voice