Fly by Brittany J. Thurman (English) Hardcover Book

The Nile on eBay   Fly by Brittany J. Thurman, Anna Cunha

Africa enters a double Dutch contest without knowing how to double Dutch, and on her journey to learn her friends show her how to jive, step, clap Miss Mary Mack, and do cartwheels.

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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.

Author Biography

Brittany J. Thurman is the author of Fly. She holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon University. During her graduate years at Carnegie Mellon University, Brittany's plays were produced in Aspen, Colorado, and on New York's City's Theatre Row. She is a graduate of Kingston University in London, England, where she spent several years studying theater. She is a former children's specialist and museum educator, where she advocated for early literacy, reading hundreds of stories to thousands of children across Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Brittany currently lives in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, where she holds tight to her elders, her roots, and her childhood home. When Brittany isn't writing, you can catch her biking along Louisville's waterfront, safely travelling, and spending plenty of time with her family.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.

Review

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 *

Review Quote

When a Black child, named Africa for the continent-shaped birthmark on her arm, sees an announcement for a double Dutch competition, she asks her brother what a competition is. "It's when you show the world what you're made of," he replies. Though she's never played double Dutch before, she decides to compete, "certain she can double Dutch like her grandma used to." She first attempts to teach herself through books and practice, then asks her brother and her classmates (most of whom have brown skin) to teach her. Not knowing double Dutch, each instead offers her their own special talent--dancing, stepping, "Miss Mary Mack," double-cartwheels, backflips, and somersaults--and with every lesson, Africa's confidence grows. On the day of the competition, Africa still doesn't know the game, but she has the component skills she needs to "jump, fly, double Dutch to the sky" like her Nana, as well as "a birthmark in the shape of her name that's always shown her what she's made of." ... Debut author Thurman tells a community-centered story of one child's determination to achieve a goal. Na

Details ISBN153445487X Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Anna Cunha ISBN-10 153445487X ISBN-13 9781534454873 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2022-01-11 Pages 40 Audience Age 4-8 Publisher Simon & Schuster Imprint Simon & Schuster Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations f-c jkt (fx: spot gloss, emboss)+int. ill;digital NZ Release Date 2022-01-11 US Release Date 2022-01-11 UK Release Date 2022-01-11 Author Anna Cunha AU Release Date 2022-04-12 DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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