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Girls Like Me - Achieve Academy

Girls Like Me - Achieve Academy

Author: Valerie Thompkins

Illustrator: Abira Das


Hardcover

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Girls Like Me - Achieve Academy

$14.99 USD

Girls Like Me - Achieve Academy

“Girls Like Me” is a vibrant and empowering picture book that opens doors to the world of STEM for young girls. This book showcases diverse female role models in science, technology, engineering, and math and inspires girls to dream big. Each page introduces a new character—from the President of the United States, to a pilot who flies airplanes, to an adventurous astronaut who travels to outer space.

Featuring a range of characters, this book encourages readers to embrace their interests and understand that endless possibilities await for those who are passionate and determined.



What Amazon Readers are saying:
★★★★★ "This is such a cute & sweet book! My daughter loved it, and enjoyed pointing out all the different careers that she wants to pursue as she gets older. The illustrations are bright and very well done! I can’t wait to get this for all my nieces and nephews as well!"
★★★★★ "This is a must have for all little girls and a great book for little boys! Girls need to see themselves doing anything they want."
★★★★ ★ "I got this for my friend’s child and she absolutely loves it! it was so heartwarming to see her read a book with characters that resembles her 💗 this book is perfect and is a must have for all Black girls striving to be anyone and the best they can be!"
★★★★★ "Great book. My daughter loved it! She was so excited to see a little girl that looks like her! With every occupation she asked "Mommy, can I do that to?" I also loved the book too."
★★★★★ “I recommend this book to anyone with young women or children in their lives. My 2 year old niece has this book and though she’s still learning to read, she will grow up with this book as a constant reminder that her dreams are never out of reach."

ISBN: 978-1736182901

Publisher: Visionary Press Publishing House

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  • ENG- English

Valerie Thompkins, author of Girls Like Me, is an Atlanta based speaker, consultant, and finance professional who is passionate about diversity and representation in children’s books. She encourages children to explore STEM and other career fields from an early age and she believes in highlighting stories which showcase families of all backgrounds in positive, main character roles. She helps individuals achieve success in book marketing with over 15,000 book sales since 2021. She facilitates her "career day" presentation at schools, libraries, and community groups. Beyond her work as an author, she is an IT Project Manager. Valerie is on a mission to empower children and families to explore diverse literature and develop a healthy attitude towards reading. Stay connected with Valerie on Instagram and TikTok: @authorvaleriethompkins or www.authorvaleriethompkins.com.