# A Girl Like Me - Hardcover

by **Angela Johnson** (Author), **Nina Crews** (Illustrator)

**"\[A\] rallying cry for girls to reject limitations others might place on them and their dreams."--starred,** _**_The Horn Book Magazine_**_

_"Once I dreamed I swam / the ocean / and saw everything deep, cool / and was part of the waves. / I swam on by the people / onshore / hollering, / 'A girl like you needs to / stay out of the water / and be dry / like everyone else.'"_

Empower young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow their dreams. This inspiring picture book brings together a poem by acclaimed author Angela Johnson and Nina Crews's distinctive photocollage illustrations to celebrate girls of color.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 11.2 x 9.5 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** February 04, 2020

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Girl Like Me

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 3

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 19.99 USD | In stock |

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