Fresh Princess
About this ebook
Meet Destiny—a cool, energetic, and strong-willed young girl who approaches every day with her own signature style! That is, until she moves to a brand-new neighborhood, where nothing looks quite the same as it did at her old house.
Even with new challenges and new friends to make, Destiny always has a plan. With a few reminders from her loving family and after remembering what being the Fresh Princess is all about, she may just take the leap and jump right in!
Written by celebrated author, blogger, and editor Denene Millner and illustrated by Gladys Jose, Fresh Princess is the perfect book to encourage kids to proudly stand out and be themselves!
This vibrant story shows kids that being yourself is the freshest way to be:
- A Relatable Moving Story: Follows Destiny as she leaves everything she knows behind and discovers the challenges and excitement of a brand-new neighborhood.
- Overcoming Nerves: Even a cool, confident girl can feel shy sometimes! Destiny shows readers it’s okay to be nervous when trying something new, like joining a game of double Dutch.
- Uplifting Family Support: With gentle reminders from her dad and big sister, Destiny remembers that being a "Fresh Princess" means being brave and having your own style.
- Celebrating Black Girl Joy: A beautifully illustrated, diverse picture book that puts a confident, energetic Black girl front and center as she finds her place and her friends.
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About the author
Denene Millner is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and director of the Denene Millner Books imprint. She has written many books for adults, teens, and children and is the author of Early Sunday Morning and My Brown Baby: On the Joys and Challenges of Raising African American Children. She is also the founder of mybrownbaby.com, a critically acclaimed blog that examines the intersection of parenting and race. Denene lives in Atlanta with her two daughters and their adorable Goldendoodle, Teddy.
Gladys Jose is an illustrator, storyteller, and master to-do list maker. She earned a bachelor in fine arts degree with a specialization in graphic design from the University of Central Florida and has worked with several clients to perfect their brands. She lives in the sunny state of Florida with her husband and daughter. And her favorite drink is coffee; she’s always drinking coffee. You can visit her at www.gladysjose.com.
