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Who's in charge?

This empowering, age-appropriate picture book portrays children asserting in no uncertain terms who is in charge of their bodies, voices and choices, as they proudly and loudly state, "I AM!"

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Main Authors: Allain, Stephanie (Author), Klion, Jenny (Author)
Other Authors: Valdez, Marissa (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2024.
Edition:First edition.
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Body image > Juvenile fiction.
Self-confidence > Juvenile fiction.
Self-acceptance > Juvenile fiction.
Agent (Philosophy) > Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.
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Summary:This empowering, age-appropriate picture book portrays children asserting in no uncertain terms who is in charge of their bodies, voices and choices, as they proudly and loudly state, "I AM!"
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 28 cm
ISBN:9781536226508
1536226505
Author Notes:Stephanie Allain is an award-winning film and television producer and the founder of Homegrown Pictures. Her extensive credits include Hustle & Flow and the 2020 Academy Awards. A trailblazer for equity and inclusion in Hollywood, she's the first Black female president of the Producers Guild of America and sits on the boards of American Cinematheque and Cast & Crew. Who's in Charge? is her picture book debut. Stephanie Allain lives with her husband, composer Stephen Bray, and a blended family of artists.

Jenny Klion is a multifaceted writer, performer, and essayist. Her work has appeared in the New York Times , Ploughshares , Longreads , and Brevity Blog , among others, and she's toured with Big Apple Circus. Who's in Charge? is her first picture book. She hopes it helps children take charge of their bodies, voices, and choices. Jenny Klion lives in New York City.

Marissa Valdez is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestseller Ambitious Girl by Meena Harris and other best-selling picture books, such as Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective and Hattie Harmony: Opening Night by Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett . Originally from Texas and a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Marissa Valdez lives in England.

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