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A Is for Awesome! : 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World - Eva Chen

A Is for Awesome!

23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World

By: Eva Chen, Derek Desierto (Illustrator)

Board Book | 28 January 2020

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Why stick with plain old A B C when you can have Amelia (Earhart), Beyonce, Nina (Simone), Ruth (Bader Ginsburg)—all the way to EXtraordinary YOU and the Zillions of adventures you will go on!

Instagram superstar and author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes Eva Chen shines a spotlight on 23 amazing women in this sassy and fun alphabet board book, perfect for the youngest of budding feminists.

With Derek Desierto's bold and vibrant art—and an actual mirror on the YOU page—Eva fans and readers of all ages will be transported through history.

About the Author

Eva Chen is a first-generation Chinese-American who grew up in New York City. Previously the editor in chief of Lucky, Eva has also written for ELLE, Vogue, Teen Vogue,Vogue China, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. She is currently the head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, where she is guilty of the occasional duck-face selfie. Eva lives in New York City with her husband and two children. She is the author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes.

About the Illustrator

Derek Desierto is a Vancouver-based illustrator and designer. Currently, he is living the dream as a freelance artist for animated TV shows and picture books. His ultimate goal in life is to meet Oprah and become one of her Favorite Things.
Industry Reviews
Praise for Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes

A New York Times Bestseller!

Featured in Oprah Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide Recommended by Rachael Ray as the perfect holiday gift Featured in InStyle's Holiday Gift Guide

"[A] fresh take on a fairy tale." --Forbes.com

"Those who are 3, 13, or 30 can all enjoy the book." --Vogue.com

"Not only does this book pay homage to some of history's greatest women, it also gives them snaps for their fashion sense." --Romper

"Kids need more books like this." --HelloGiggles

"[This book is] not going to drop without a bang." --Refinery29

"[A] charming story." --MyDomaine

"Chen proves that the accessory can actually provide an important teachable moment for young kids." --WhoWhatWear

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