I Will Be Fierce

Description

Today, I will be fierce! I will take on the monsters that stand in my way. I will search for the light in the darkness. I will be the hero of my story. And then, I will rest. For tomorrow, I will be fierce again. A young girl takes on a typical day like a brave explorer taking on an epic fairytale quest. From home to school and back again, our hero conquers the Mountain of Knowledge (the library), forges new bridges (friendships), and leads the victorious charge home on her steed (the school bus). These empowering mantras written by debut picture book author Bea Birdsong have been brought to life through magical illustrations by Pashmina author Nidhi Chanani.

Bea Birdsong began her career as a classroom teacher before becoming a writer and editor for the education market. She has a degree from the University of Miami. Bea is a member of SCBWI and Sisters in Crime. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, son, and a spoiled rescue dog named Bilbo. I Will Be Fierce is her first picture book. Nidhi Chanani was born in Kolkata, India, and raised in Southern California. She holds a degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is a 2012 White House Champion of Change for her art. She is the creator of the graphic novel Pashmina. Nidhi lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her husband, daughter, and two cats. everydayloveart.com

"A multicultural girl-power manifesto . . . Birdsong's repeated refrain underlines the unambiguous message of this sassy picture book, and Chanani's bold and energetic illustrations reinforce the text's punchy, feminist-y declarations. . . the book will find repeated use in the classroom." --Kirkus Reviews "Readers will smile at the charming and clever interplay between the words and pictures, and even younger audiences will understand the subtext: Being fierce means being kind to others and finding joy. The bright, expressive illustrations are full of movement, giving purpose to the girl's adventure." --Booklist "A simple, empowering tale that encourages children to be the heroes of their own stories. An engaging choice for storytime or one-on-one sharing." --School Library Journal