What Will You Be?

by Yamile Saied Méndez

On Sale: 05/04/2021

What Will You Be?

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What Will You Be?

by Yamile Saied Méndez

illustrated by Kip Alizadeh

On Sale: 05/04/2021

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About the Book

From Yamile Saied Méndez, acclaimed author of Where Are You From?, comes a stunning lyrical picture book that tells the story of one girl who is always asked a simple question: What will you be when you grow up? 

“Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela’s guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones.” —Kirkus (starred review)

“Turning a common question of childhood into a substantive quest, this imaginative set of plans will have other children charting their own course through the stars.” —School Library Journal

What will you be when you grow up?

A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela’s loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless.

Yamile Saied Méndez’s powerful, lyrical text and Kip Alizadeh’s colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community.

A Spanish-language edition, ¿Qué Serás?, is also available.

  • A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year
  • A Banks Street Best Children’s Books of the Year
  • A Wisconsin State Reading Association’s 2022 Picture This Recommendation List

Critical Praise

“Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela’s guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones.”
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“This is a prayer to personal power, a license to dream big, and permission to keep moving forward, beyond proscribed or limiting roles…Turning a common question of childhood into a substantive quest, this imaginative set of plans will have other children charting their own course through the stars.” — School Library Journal

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780062839954
  • ISBN 10: 0062839950
  • Imprint: HarperCollins
  • On Sale: 05/04/2021
  • Pages: 40
  • List Price:21.99 CAD
  • Ages: 4 to 8
  • BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
  • BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational
  • BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino
  • BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Business, Careers, Occupations
  • BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism

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