About this item
This jubilant picture book filled with powerful affirmations celebrates the beautiful magic that makes each of us special. This is the perfect heartfelt gift for a birthday, graduation or other new beginnings.. There is a spark in you!. The spark in you shines when you smile. It sparkles when you dance. It glimmers and shimmers, zings, and pops! Your spark is festive and joyous and burns brightest when you are authentically being you.. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Carnival,a little girl uses all her creative energy to get ready for the big parade. Through the eyes of this vibrant character, the story celebrates individual expression and creativity as well as the explosion of light, color, and flavor of the festival.. Leaning into her Brazilian heritage, creator Andrea Pippinsshares a window into the world of a young girl as she joins in the excitement of the parade.
About the Author
Bowie, Maryland, native Andrea Pippins studied at Temple University's Tyler School of Art, where she earned a B.F.A. in graphic design. She began her career as a graphic designer working for Hallmark Cards before transitioning to illustration work for cable television networks. After earning her M.F.A. at Temple, Pippins taught graphic design at both Stevenson University and the Maryland Institute College of Art. Since then, she has been working as an illustrator on projects for clients, including Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Bloomberg, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Pippins has also authored and illustrated several books, among them are I Love My Hair, a coloring book celebrating a variety of hairstyles and textures; Becoming Me, an interactive journal for young women; and We Inspire Me, a collection of essays and ideas to inspire the cultivation of a creative community. She is also the illustrator of Young Gifted and Black, Step Into Your Power, and Big Ideas for Young Thinkers.With a celebratory and bold visual style that utilizes vivid color, Pippins uses her work to propel her mission of empowering women and girls through creative expression. When she's not working, Pippins enjoys writing, cooking, dancing Samba, and drawing and painting with her son. Andrea lives in Stockholm, Sweden.Andrea Pippins elsewhere:portfolio: andreapippins.com instagram: @andreapippinstwitter: @andreagpippins
