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The second installment in a hilarious and charming chapter book series featuring exuberant and irresistible third-grader Millie Magnus.

When Millie Magnus hears hints of a plan to tear down the neighborhood playground, she knows she and her friends absolutely can’t let that happen. Millie believes she’s the obvious choice to lead the charge—she lives with the mayor after all. And no one, and I mean no one, cares about saving the playground more than her.

But when a group of cool fourth graders known as the Real Chill Pickles join the effort, Millie discovers that being a good leader might be trickier than she thought. The more Millie tries to tell everyone what to do, the more they don’t want to work with her.

Soon, the Pickles and a few of her friends have quit, leaving Mayor Millie to wonder where she went wrong. Is it possible Millie’s memories with her dad at the park have made her a tad overzealous? Can she make up with her friends and confront her fear of change before it’s too late?
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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A satisfying sequel whose lively protagonist continues to learn and grow . . . Mazique offers another well-paced narrative, once more nailing Millie Magnus’ voice, difficulties, and feelings. Glenn’s perky, sure-handed line and grayscale cartoons bring to life an appealingly self-confident character and an encouraging supporting cast. —Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Millie Magnus Won't Be Bullied:

“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

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The second installment in a hilarious and charming chapter book series featuring exuberant and irresistible third-grader Millie Magnus.

When Millie Magnus hears hints of a plan to tear down the neighborhood playground, she knows she and her friends absolutely can’t let that happen. Millie believes she’s the obvious choice to lead the charge—she lives with the mayor after all. And no one, and I mean no one, cares about saving the playground more than her.

But when a group of cool fourth graders known as the Real Chill Pickles join the effort, Millie discovers that being a good leader might be trickier than she thought. The more Millie tries to tell everyone what to do, the more they don’t want to work with her.

Soon, the Pickles and a few of her friends have quit, leaving Mayor Millie to wonder where she went wrong. Is it possible Millie’s memories with her dad at the park have made her a tad overzealous? Can she make up with her friends and confront her fear of change before it’s too late?

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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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A satisfying sequel whose lively protagonist continues to learn and grow . . . Mazique offers another well-paced narrative, once more nailing Millie Magnus’ voice, difficulties, and feelings. Glenn’s perky, sure-handed line and grayscale cartoons bring to life an appealingly self-confident character and an encouraging supporting cast. —Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Millie Magnus Won't Be Bullied:

“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

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