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A picture book for magical yet imperfect children everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect for fans of such titles as Matthew A. Cherrys Hair Love, Grace Byerss I Am Enough, and Lupita Nyongos Sulwe.Tameika is a girl who belongs on the stage. She loves to act, sing, and dance - and shes pretty good at it, too. So when her school announces their Snow White musical, Tameika auditions for the lead princess role.But the other kids think shes "not quite" right to play the role. They whisper, they snicker, and they glare.Will Tameika let their harsh words be her final curtain call?Not Quite Snow White is a delightful and inspiring picture book that highlights the importance of self-confidence while taking an earnest look at what happens when that confidence is shaken or lost. Tameika encourages us all to let our magic shine.



About the Author

Ashley Franklin

Ashley Franklin is the author of NOT QUITE SNOW WHITE (2019) , "Creative Fixes" from the anthology ONCE UPON AN EID (2020) , "Situationally Broke" from the anthology WHAT WE DIDN'T EXPECT (2020) , BETTER TOGETHER, CINDERELLA (2021) and more. Ashley received her master's degree in English literature from the University of Delaware. She is an adjunct college instructor, freelance writer, and proud mom. Ashley currently resides in Arkansas with her family.



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