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by Amerie (Author), Raissa Figueroa (Illustrator)
A perfect gift for every milestone and big moment--from graduation to new beginnings--You Will Do Great Things is a lyrical, magical picture book about the great possibilities that lie ahead for our little ones.
A young boy's imagination takes off as he gazes at family photos, whisking him off on a fantastical journey. Along the way, the boy tries exciting and bold new things, ventures into unexplored worlds, and forms deep connections with his multicultural heritage and the ancestors who imbue him with the strength and courage to make a difference. Amerie has written a moving, sweeping, and deeply loving story that is inspired by her own family. It is a celebration of everything our little ones have yet to do: the great, the amazing, the strange, and the new. It's also a lasting reminder that the loved ones in our lives will always be right there beside us--and in our hearts--cheering us on. An absolutely perfect gift for special moments from baby showers and new baby celebrations, to graduations, and everything in between.Author Biography
Amerie is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, and writer. The daughter of a Korean artist and an African-American military officer, Amerie was born in Massachusetts, raised all over the world, and graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's in English. She is the editor of New York Times bestseller Because You Love to Hate Me (a Junior Library Guild Selection), and recently founded Amerie's Book Club, a book club that highlights diverse and unique perspectives and voices. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son.
Raissa Figueroa is a children's book illustrator and overall art lover based out of San Diego, California. She loves taking in the early morning light while out on walks with her dog, Ghost, and letting her mind meander off to fantastical new places. Her other titles include Sophie and the Little Star, We Wait for the Sun, Oona and The More the Merrier.
