Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story-which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey-is nothing short of remarkable.
Laurie Ann Thompson is the author of Be a Changemaker- How to Start
Something That Matters, a how-to guide for teens who want to change
the world. An advocate for social justice, Laurie is dedicated to
inspiring and empowering young readers. Emmanuel's Dream is her
picture-book debut. Visit her at lauriethompson.com.
Sean Qualls has illustrated many highly acclaimed children's books,
including Giant Steps to Change the World by Spike Lee and Tonya
Lewis Lee, Lullaby by Langston Hughes, and Before John Was a Jazz
Giant by Carole Boston Weatherford, which was named a Coretta Scott
King Illustrator Honor Book. Sean also created the art for Dizzy by
Jonah Winter, which received five starred reviews, and Freedom Song
by Sally M. Walker. Learn more at seanqualls.com.
"...[S]imple line drawings and stylish, expressive figures
filled with layers of rich, warm color on pale, thickly
painted backgrounds—capture Emmanuel’s triumphs
beautifully."
—Booklist
"Thompson...presents a warm, matter-of-fact overview of the
life of Emmanuel Ofofu Yeboah...[while] Qualls provides solid
visual and emotional scaffolding for the setbacks and triumphs
Yeboah faced."
—Publishers Weekly
"This powerful and winning picture book tells the story of a young
man overcoming the odds."
—School Library Journal starred review
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