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A Is for Awesome!: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World

Eva Chen
Illustrated by Derek Desierto
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A Is for Awesome!: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World

Eva Chen
Illustrated by Derek Desierto
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Overall rating: 4.909091 / 5 from 22 reviews.

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Review topics: ["gift","book","illustrations","read","message","idea","girl","role"].

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Awesome

"Awesome read to expose my little girls to great figures"

— Vale (5/5)

Brilliant Role Models for Girls

"I have a new granddaughter, and I want her to grow up knowing that she can accomplish great things. This book introducing women who are courageous, talented, hardworking and is inspiring reading for girls of all ages. Yes, Mayzie, you can change the world!"

— Kathy T. (5/5)

Who runs the world? Girls

"Love this book for teaching my daughter about the amazing things women have and continue to do! It’s fun for both her and I"

— Lindsay (5/5)

Good Title!

"This was just perfect. Love books that promote female stories."

— Aunty E. (5/5)

A is for Awesome

"Great message in this book with awesome illustrations."

— Paulina (5/5)

I have a son but. . .

"I was given this book to show him about the other power women in the world and what they do! With strong female leads in his life, doesn't hurt to learn about more!"

— Nicole B. (5/5)

Great Gift for New Parents

"New parents can read this book to their babies as they grow up!"

— Chris (5/5)

One of my favourite books to gift for my friends with baby girls

"The beautiful and fun illustrations definitely made this book! Love the empowering message and concept this book has for all little girls. Some of the chosen letter representation are questionable though and I felt like there were some missed opportunities. My favourite part was the mirror at the end. . what a fun and lovely touch!"

— Cindy (4/5)

Empowering read for girls

"I bought this for my first granddaughter to help her feel empowered as a female"

— Cece (5/5)

Engaging

"My very young (6 months and up) grandchildren repeatedly enjoy this board book and it familiarizes them with women of achievement in a range of accomplishments."

— Louise L. (5/5)

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  • Appropriate for: Ages 0-2 Years
  • Published date: Feb 05, 2019
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 32
  • Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
  • ISBN: 9781250215994
  • Dimensions: 8.84" W x 0.68" L x 8.03" H

Praise for A Is for Awesome!:

A Publishers Weekly Bestseller!

"That theme of swinging for the fences and going for it is the undercurrent in this book. Even though it’s about how they’re all awesome, the real undercurrent is, 'Look at all these people who are superheroes who are just like you.' I try to tell that to my daughter." —Hasan Minhaj, in Huffpost

Praise for Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes:

A New York Times Bestseller!

Featured in Oprah Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide
Recommended by Rachael Ray as the perfect holiday gift
Featured in InStyle's Holiday Gift Guide

“[A] fresh take on a fairy tale.” —Forbes.com

“Those who are 3, 13, or 30 can all enjoy the book.” —Vogue.com

"Not only does this book pay homage to some of history's greatest women, it also gives them snaps for their fashion sense." —Romper

"Kids need more books like this." —HelloGiggles

"[This book is] not going to drop without a bang." —Refinery29

"[A] charming story." —MyDomaine

“Chen proves that the accessory can actually provide an important teachable moment for young kids.” —WhoWhatWear

Eva Chen, the author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes and A Is for Awesome, is a first-generation Chinese-American who grew up in New York City. She blames her deviation from pre-med at Johns Hopkins University on a love of fashion and beauty instilled in her by her mother, whose perfect bob and lipstick made a permanent imprint on her impressionable young mind. Previously the editor in chief of Lucky, Eva has also written for ELLE, Vogue,Teen Vogue,Vogue China, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. She is currently the head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, where she is guilty of the occasional duck-face selfie. Eva lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

Derek Desierto is a Vancouver-based illustrator, designer, and overall nice guy from a nice family. His animation work has been recognized by the Ottawa International Animation Festival, the National Cartoonist Society, and 9 Story Media Group. Currently, he is living the dream as a freelance artist for animated TV shows and picture books. His ultimate goal in life is to meet Oprah and become one of her Favorite Things.

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