What Will You Be?

Méndez, Yamile Saied/ Alizadeh, Kate

From Yamile Saied Méndez, acclaimed author of Where Are You From?, comes a stunning second picture book of self-discovery. This lyrical picture book tells the story of one girl who is always asked a simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer: What will you be when you grow up?

A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela’s loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless.

Yamile Saied Méndez’s powerful, lyrical text and Kate Alizadeh’s colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community.

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