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by Tanisia Moore (Author), Robert Paul (Illustrator)
You have within you infinite promise. How big will YOU dream? This striking companion to I Am My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams celebrates Black female achievement and is perfect for fans of I Am Enough, Little Leaders, and She Persisted.
A USA Today Bestseller!
"Magnificently compelling. . . . Lets Black girls know each time they turn the page that all of their dreams are possible." --Angela Bassett, Award-winning Actress and Producer
"A book that makes you feel stronger just by reading it." --The Southern Bookseller Review
I AM dope!
My crown shines bright
in all its glory.
When I dream big,
I can do anything!
In this inspiring tribute to Black girl pride and excellence, a young child discovers her place in a radiant heritage. As she meets twelve extraordinary Black women--historic and contemporary heroines who have blazed a trail for her own future success--she internalizes their strength and sets out to change the world in her own way.
Just like them, she can reach her dreams. And readers will discover that they can reach theirs too.
Author Biography
Tanisia Moore views writing as her avenue for giving hope, sharing life's lessons, and sparking imaginations. She is the author of the companion picture books I Am My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams and When Black Girls Dream Big, both illustrated by Robert Paul Jr., as well as Wash Day Love illustrated by Raissa Figueroa. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with her family. Learn more at tanisiamoore.com.
Robert Paul Jr. has a love for people and everyone's unique story. He hopes to help children lead fun, positive, and enriched lives through storytelling. Illustrating When Black Girls Dream Big allowed him to pay tribute to the legacy of the prolific Black women in the story, as well as the countless Black women throughout history and his own life who have inspired him. Robert lives in Houston, Texas, with his family. You can see more of his work at steadfast.tv.
