The first installment in a hilarious and charming chapter book series featuring exuberant and irresistible third-grader Millie Magnus.
Millie Magnus has huge love for many things—her mom, her friends, her baby chicken, Extra Spicy, and even her hot pink rain boots. She loves school, too, and can’t wait for Field Day, when her mom—the mayor of Washington, D.C.—will be her partner in the three-legged race.
Millie Magnus DOESN'T love it when Buckley, a boy from school, makes fun of her curly hair, or her name, or her friends. And she can’t believe it when Buckley is assigned to compete against Millie and her mother at Field Day! But then things get even worse. When Millie’s plan to talk to Buckley about his bullying is ruined, SHE ends up in the principal’s office.
But Millie’s can-do spirit is hard to keep down and her big feelings come in handy when she learns something new about Buckley. She may even find a way to call him a friend.
“Vivacious third grader Millie likes to think she’s the boss . . . [A] charming series kickoff, confidently narrated by Millie and complemented by energetic b&w illustrations.” —Publishers Weekly
“A new series starring a whimsical protagonist certain to endear herself to readers . . . Millie narrates her own well-paced story in a flow of verbiage . . . [and] a relatable awareness of her struggles with impulse control.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A cute social-emotional read for kiddos . . . Millie Magnus is a self-assured third grader with her own unique style . . . [and] Glenn’s excellent grayscale artwork brings Millie’s story to life.” —School Library Journal
“Millie’s story outlines what to do when a person is being bullied in an accessible way for young kids . . . reminding readers that sometimes people's actions are driven by circumstances we can't see. Millie is a strong character who is not afraid to express herself but also knows the value of asking adults for help . . . Grayscale chapter art highlights the racial diversity of Millie's friend group and captures Millie's many emotions as the story unfolds . . . This first book in a new series is an excellent addition to early chapter-book collections.” –Booklist
Brittany Mazique discovered from an early age that most of the characters in her favorite books did not share her skin color. So she just reimagined them that way instead. She is the author of The Little Mermaid: Adventures on Land and Delphine Denise and the Mardi Gras Prize. Brittany lives outside of Washington, DC, with her husband, Edward, and her two daughters, Millie and Margaux.Follow her on Instagram @brittanymazique.
Ebony Glenn is the illustrator of a number of books for children, including Speak Up by Miranda Paul, Not Quite Snow White by Ashley Franklin, Mommy’s Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Twelve Dinging Doorbells by Tameka Fryer Brown, the Hex Allen series by Jasmine Florentine, and many more. She lives in Georgia with her family.Visit her online at EbonyGlenn.com and follow her on Instagram @artsyebby.
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The first installment in a hilarious and charming chapter book series featuring exuberant and irresistible third-grader Millie Magnus.
Millie Magnus has huge love for many things—her mom, her friends, her baby chicken, Extra Spicy, and even her hot pink rain boots. She loves school, too, and can’t wait for Field Day, when her mom—the mayor of Washington, D.C.—will be her partner in the three-legged race.
Millie Magnus DOESN'T love it when Buckley, a boy from school, makes fun of her curly hair, or her name, or her friends. And she can’t believe it when Buckley is assigned to compete against Millie and her mother at Field Day! But then things get even worse. When Millie’s plan to talk to Buckley about his bullying is ruined, SHE ends up in the principal’s office.
But Millie’s can-do spirit is hard to keep down and her big feelings come in handy when she learns something new about Buckley. She may even find a way to call him a friend.
Praise
“Vivacious third grader Millie likes to think she’s the boss . . . [A] charming series kickoff, confidently narrated by Millie and complemented by energetic b&w illustrations.” —Publishers Weekly
“A new series starring a whimsical protagonist certain to endear herself to readers . . . Millie narrates her own well-paced story in a flow of verbiage . . . [and] a relatable awareness of her struggles with impulse control.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A cute social-emotional read for kiddos . . . Millie Magnus is a self-assured third grader with her own unique style . . . [and] Glenn’s excellent grayscale artwork brings Millie’s story to life.” —School Library Journal
“Millie’s story outlines what to do when a person is being bullied in an accessible way for young kids . . . reminding readers that sometimes people's actions are driven by circumstances we can't see. Millie is a strong character who is not afraid to express herself but also knows the value of asking adults for help . . . Grayscale chapter art highlights the racial diversity of Millie's friend group and captures Millie's many emotions as the story unfolds . . . This first book in a new series is an excellent addition to early chapter-book collections.” –Booklist
Author
Brittany Mazique discovered from an early age that most of the characters in her favorite books did not share her skin color. So she just reimagined them that way instead. She is the author of The Little Mermaid: Adventures on Land and Delphine Denise and the Mardi Gras Prize. Brittany lives outside of Washington, DC, with her husband, Edward, and her two daughters, Millie and Margaux.Follow her on Instagram @brittanymazique.
Ebony Glenn is the illustrator of a number of books for children, including Speak Up by Miranda Paul, Not Quite Snow White by Ashley Franklin, Mommy’s Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Twelve Dinging Doorbells by Tameka Fryer Brown, the Hex Allen series by Jasmine Florentine, and many more. She lives in Georgia with her family.Visit her online at EbonyGlenn.com and follow her on Instagram @artsyebby.
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