- Published: 17 September 2019
- ISBN: 9781580897785
- Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 272
- RRP: $40.00
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- Published: 17 September 2019
- ISBN: 9781580897785
- Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 272
- RRP: $40.00
Praise for Like Vanessa
2017 Indies Introduce Winter/Spring 2018 and Kids' Indie Next Spring 2018 "This debut is a treasure: a gift to every middle school girl who ever felt unpretty, unloved, and trapped by her circumstances."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Charles evades the clichés and imbues Vanessa with an inner life that's so real and so personal it's hard to deny the charm, heartbreak, and triumph of her story."--Booklist, starred review "Like Vanessa is an emotionally potent, engaging young adult story with a heroine whom it is impossible not to root for. The life lessons that Nessy learns are relevant and worthwhile for everyone."--Foreword Reviews, starred review "It's such an honor to be the focal point of this wonderful book! Without a doubt, it will be inspiring to a new generation of young, talented girls well on their way to promising careers."--Vanessa Williams, multi-platinum recording artist, NY Times best selling author, fashion designer, and star of television, film, and the broadway stage "Like Vanessa has it all and then some! Gritty, poetic, emotionally true, Tami Charles wrings out every hope, every stumble and every triumph of a girl on an uneasy road to possessing her self, her strength and her own beauty. An unforgettable debut."--Rita Williams-Garcia, author of One Crazy Summer and P.S. Be Eleven
Praise for Like Vanessa
2017 Indies Introduce Winter/Spring 2018 and Kids' Indie Next Spring 2018 "This debut is a treasure: a gift to every middle school girl who ever felt unpretty, unloved, and trapped by her circumstances."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Charles evades the clichés and imbues Vanessa with an inner life that's so real and so personal it's hard to deny the charm, heartbreak, and triumph of her story."--Booklist, starred review "Like Vanessa is an emotionally potent, engaging young adult story with a heroine whom it is impossible not to root for. The life lessons that Nessy learns are relevant and worthwhile for everyone."--Foreword Reviews, starred review "It's such an honor to be the focal point of this wonderful book! Without a doubt, it will be inspiring to a new generation of young, talented girls well on their way to promising careers."--Vanessa Williams, multi-platinum recording artist, NY Times best selling author, fashion designer, and star of television, film, and the broadway stage "Like Vanessa has it all and then some! Gritty, poetic, emotionally true, Tami Charles wrings out every hope, every stumble and every triumph of a girl on an uneasy road to possessing her self, her strength and her own beauty. An unforgettable debut."--Rita Williams-Garcia, author of One Crazy Summer and P.S. Be Eleven