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Smudges

$16.99

When Haley is tasked by her teacher to find something that makes each of them unique, Haley at first struggles to find something.

Everyone else, it seems, has at least one quality or skill that makes them stand out. But what does Haley have? In Smudges, Lauren Emerson emphasizes the importance of diversity and encourages the idea that, no matter what, we all have something that makes us special. From being bilingual to having red hair, Lauren Emerson will inspire children everywhere to not only look for the thing that makes them different but to celebrate it.

When Haley is tasked by her teacher to find something that makes each of them unique, Haley at first struggles to find something.

Everyone else, it seems, has at least one quality or skill that makes them stand out. But what does Haley have? In Smudges, Lauren Emerson emphasizes the importance of diversity and encourages the idea that, no matter what, we all have something that makes us special. From being bilingual to having red hair, Lauren Emerson will inspire children everywhere to not only look for the thing that makes them different but to celebrate it.

SPECS

  • Imprint: Brown Books Kids

  • BISAC: Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

  • Format: Hardcover with dust jacket

  • Page Count: 32

  • Publication Date: June 4, 2024

  • ISBN-13: 9781612546735

  • Dimensions: 8" x 10"

  • US List Price: $16.99

  • Carton QTY: 28

AUTHOR BIO

Lauren Emerson has over a decade of experience in elementary education. Prior to entering the classroom, she was a television news reporter and associate producer for educational children's shows. She is a proud lefty and smudges when she writes. She lives in Flower Mound, Texas, with her husband and two school-aged children.

ILLUSTRATOR BIO

Ohio-based children's book illustrator, Kim Soderberg has been working as a professional in the industry for the past ten years. She is known for her use of bright color, endearing characters, and rich environments. She is also a wife and mother to three energetic children who give her constant inspiration. Kim is a member of SCBWI and some of her clients include Scholastics, Creative Teaching Press, National Geographic, Animal Tales and Girls World Magazine.