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* ""Tender and powerful, this unique chapter book in verse is a delight. Young readers will learn about poetic form and music terminology while they follow Macy through her life with people who love and encourage her. Thomas's monochrome illustrations make the narrative come alive, deftly capturing character mood and tone.... A beautiful book centering an endearing protagonist that hits all the right notes; highly recommended for elementary fiction shelves.""--School Library Journal

* ""The heart of Macy's story is found in the way her family and community come together to fight for their library. Tender family scenes, quiet moments of friendship, and the utter joy of language are woven into the verse. Thomas' beautiful black-and-white artwork adds to the delight of Alexander's spectacular verse. An excellent choice for independent readers and classroom read-alouds. Like Macy, this story is one of a kind.""--Booklist, starred review ""A love letter to school libraries and celebration of creative pursuits.""--Horn Book ""Alexander's lyrical free verse paints Macy as relatable and funny and gives each character their own arc, especially her playful and joyous father (perhaps a reflection of the author). Inventive visual design aids in the storytelling, with words stretching, shrinking, and scattering across the page in bursts of motion. Dynamic black-and-white spot illustrations imbue Macy and her world with softness and humor while portraying her as a force to be reckoned with; her initial fears will resonate with readers, who will cheer her each step of the way....Unputdownable.""--Kirkus, starred review ""This early chapter book in verse has an approachably gentle tone.... Thomas' grayscale sketches of Macy, a joyful, bright-eyed little Black girl, help illuminate the devotion between her and her community. Ultimately, Macy's speech to the school board highlights the importance of books being both mirrors and windows, a message that will surely land with enthusiastic book nerds and perhaps entice reluctant readers.""--BCCB * ""In this effervescent chapter book by Alexander. . . Softly rounded illustrations from Thomas (Stacey Speaks Up) emanate charm, accompanying stanzas that provide glimpses into the exuberant life of a self-assured middle schooler readers will wish was their own best friend. Macy's desire to help the library underscores the importance of similar community spaces, culminating in a winning narrative about the power of language and learning to stand up for one's beliefs.""--Publishers Weekly, starred review * ""Tender and powerful, this unique chapter book in verse is a delight. Young readers will learn about poetic form and music terminology while they follow Macy through her life with people who love and encourage her. Thomas's monochrome illustrations make the narrative come alive, deftly capturing character mood and tone.... A beautiful book centering an endearing protagonist that hits all the right notes; highly recommended for elementary fiction shelves.""--School Library Journal, starred review

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Kwame Alexander is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over forty books, including his Newbery Medal-winning novel The Crossover; The Undefeated, winner of the Caldecott Medal and Newbery Honor; The Door of No Return; and Becoming Muhammed Ali, which he co-wrote with James Patterson. An Emmy Award-winning Producer and the Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts at Chautauqua, he invites you to visit him at kwamealexander.com and on Instagram and X @kwamealexander. Kitt Thomas, also known as Katelan, is a first-generation Saint Lucian author-illustrator and graduate of the Ringling College of Art and Design. Kitt's mission is to celebrate Black culture with their illustrations and create compelling stories featuring minorities. They have worked with companies such as Netflix, Hasbro, and Cartoon Network. Kitt is a #1 New York Times Best Selling Author and NAACP Award Winning Illustrator.

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