A brilliant, inclusive ode to self-expression, girl power, and the many things readers can create.

Have you ever dreamed of building something? Maybe something little—like a birdhouse? Or something big—like a skyscraper? If you can envision it, you can build it! A Girl Can Build Anything is a playful celebration of all the different ways girls can make things—from tinkering to tool wielding, from ideas on paper to big, lived-out dreams that require brick and mortar. This fun and empowering ode to self expression will inspire readers to jump up and immediately start to build. Because they can. They can do anything!
© Gia Gordon
A native South Texan, e. E. Charlton-Trujillo earned a degree in English from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and an MFA in film from Ohio University. View titles by e.E. Charlton-Trujillo
© Courtesy of the author
PAT ZIETLOW MILLER is a children's book lover and the creative force behind the blog Read, Write, Repeat, where she reviews books for young readers. Sophie's Squash, her first picture book, is based on a true story—her own daughter, Sonia, once loved a squash. Her second picture book, Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story, will also be published by Schwartz & Wade Books. View titles by Pat Zietlow Miller
© Emma Paul
KEISHA MORRIS earned her BFA in Illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and mentored with illustrators such as Sean Qualls, Selina Alko, and Dan Santat. She lives in Maryland with her wife, daughter, and two crazy cats. Learn more about Keisha's work at keishamorris.com and follow her on Instagram at @kekkerz86. View titles by Keisha Morris
★"[A] delightful read that showcases exactly what girls are capable of. Inspiring and motivating . . . This get-it-done book carries an important message for all children." --School Library Journal, starred review

Imagination, ingenuity, and innovation come together in this ode to the building power of girlsEmpowering…A pleasant, confidence-building poem.” – Kirkus

“JoyfulCheerful, inclusiveEye-catchingThe girls of this story imagine, learn, try, and persevere until they’ve built something new, beautiful, and useful. This ode to girl power should inspire tinkerers and future builders alike.” – Horn Book Magazine

“EmpoweringEncourages girls to make their creative ideas a reality…Full of movement and engaging details…Teamwork and making friends with others who share the same interests stand out in this comprehensive title.” – Booklist

"[A Girl Can Build Anything] empowers readers to dream—and build—big . . . A confidence-boosting look at teamwork that shows the whole as greater than the sum of its parts." --PW

About

A brilliant, inclusive ode to self-expression, girl power, and the many things readers can create.

Have you ever dreamed of building something? Maybe something little—like a birdhouse? Or something big—like a skyscraper? If you can envision it, you can build it! A Girl Can Build Anything is a playful celebration of all the different ways girls can make things—from tinkering to tool wielding, from ideas on paper to big, lived-out dreams that require brick and mortar. This fun and empowering ode to self expression will inspire readers to jump up and immediately start to build. Because they can. They can do anything!

Author

© Gia Gordon
A native South Texan, e. E. Charlton-Trujillo earned a degree in English from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and an MFA in film from Ohio University. View titles by e.E. Charlton-Trujillo
© Courtesy of the author
PAT ZIETLOW MILLER is a children's book lover and the creative force behind the blog Read, Write, Repeat, where she reviews books for young readers. Sophie's Squash, her first picture book, is based on a true story—her own daughter, Sonia, once loved a squash. Her second picture book, Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story, will also be published by Schwartz & Wade Books. View titles by Pat Zietlow Miller
© Emma Paul
KEISHA MORRIS earned her BFA in Illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and mentored with illustrators such as Sean Qualls, Selina Alko, and Dan Santat. She lives in Maryland with her wife, daughter, and two crazy cats. Learn more about Keisha's work at keishamorris.com and follow her on Instagram at @kekkerz86. View titles by Keisha Morris

Praise

★"[A] delightful read that showcases exactly what girls are capable of. Inspiring and motivating . . . This get-it-done book carries an important message for all children." --School Library Journal, starred review

Imagination, ingenuity, and innovation come together in this ode to the building power of girlsEmpowering…A pleasant, confidence-building poem.” – Kirkus

“JoyfulCheerful, inclusiveEye-catchingThe girls of this story imagine, learn, try, and persevere until they’ve built something new, beautiful, and useful. This ode to girl power should inspire tinkerers and future builders alike.” – Horn Book Magazine

“EmpoweringEncourages girls to make their creative ideas a reality…Full of movement and engaging details…Teamwork and making friends with others who share the same interests stand out in this comprehensive title.” – Booklist

"[A Girl Can Build Anything] empowers readers to dream—and build—big . . . A confidence-boosting look at teamwork that shows the whole as greater than the sum of its parts." --PW

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