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    Written by Beth Kander, Heather Alexander, Denise Lewis Patrick and Andrea J. Loney

    Narrated by Ella Turenne, Joniece Abbott-Pratt and Sandy Rustin

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    About this series

    Get ready to fight for what’s right with Stacey Abrams in this exciting middle grade nonfiction biography. Perfect for fans of the Who Was and Little Leaders series, the books in the VIP series tell the true—and amazing—stories of some of history's greatest trailblazers. Meet the VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE who changed the world!

    Stacey Abrams is an activist who works for fair voting rights. She’s a lawyer, an author, and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, too! Experience all the exciting moments in Stacey’s thrilling life in this exciting biography, packed with fun facts, like how the census helps everyone!

    Short and engaging chapters are interspersed with special lists and other information made to order to engage kids, whether they're already biography fans or "have to" write a report for school. Extras include a timeline, a bibliography, and a hall of fame of other successful African American organizers and leaders.

    The VIP series features inspiring adventures and fun facts about some of history's greatest trailblazers—smart, tough, persevering innovators who will inspire today's kids. Featuring underappreciated historical figures and groups, with a focus on leaders in science and technology, the nonfiction biographies in the VIP series are fun and engaging. Just looking at the cover will make kids want to learn more about these VIPs, and once they dive in they will zoom through stories that read like adventures.

    Each book in the VIP series allows your middle grader to experience all the exciting moments in some very important but lesser known lives. These biographies for kids age 9-12 include: VIP: Dr. Mae Jemison: Brave Rocketeer: Engineering Wizard; VIP: Mahalia Jackson: Freedom's Voice; and VIP: Lewis Latimer.

    Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.


    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateJun 4, 2022
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    Beth Kander

    Despite hating the cold, Beth Kander is a Chicago-based writer. Her dystopian epic Original Syn debuted to acclaim in September 2018 (Owl House Books). An award-winning playwright, Beth has an MFA in Creative Writing from Mississippi University for Women, and also holds degrees from Brandeis University and the University of Michigan. Her favorite activities include theatre, yoga, inventing new leftovers-based recipes, and troll-hunting. She lives with her husband, daughter, and a giant rescue dog named Oz.

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      Phenomenal contemporary romance. This book has all my favorites. The grumpy one who falls for the sunshine one. The uptight Brit with the sexy voice. The “oh no, there’s only one bed trope” which leads to the “grumpy insomniac can only sleep when she is in his arms” trope. There is humor. There are “almost kisses” in the rain. There is banter and friends, some laugh out loud moments, and a sexy, bossy hero in reading glasses who knows when to say “good girl” and threaten a playful spanking. The sexy times take quite a while to happen in this book, but the tension and build up means when it happens, it is not only hot, but deeply meaningful. The chemistry and love between these characters feels both natural (and despite the whole rock star scene) realistic.

      The narration was first rate. Highly recommend this book if you are a fan of contemporary romance with nice people. This isn’t particularly dark, and even though the H sticks his foot in his mouth and is incredibly uptight and somewhat emotionally stunted to start, nobody here is abusive or vicious.